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KV09 ZLU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,485 mi
Last recorded119,485 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 ZLU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 119,485 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Travels High

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 117,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 111,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 111,410 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 108,334 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 108,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 104,265 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 104,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,991 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 93,829 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,164 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 85,164 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,483 miles

no oil showing on dipstick

Fail 10 Mar 2018 73,170 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

no oil showing on dipstick

Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,446 miles

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,258 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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KV09 ZLU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV09 ZLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV09 ZLU registered?

KV09 ZLU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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