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MK09 TZU

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 TZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 94,943 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 92,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,160 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

low parking brake efficiency

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,408 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 80,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2021 75,698 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,234 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,364 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 64,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,353 miles

all advisory's are on invoice

Fail 7 Dec 2017 56,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

all advisory's are on invoice

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to excessive. (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,552 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 41,552 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,793 miles

outer casing on both handbrake cables split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,437 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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MK09 TZU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK09 TZU, 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.

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What year was MK09 TZU registered?

MK09 TZU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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