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PE09 KZU

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,750 mi
Last recorded104,750 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 KZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 104,750 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 104,750 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,306 miles

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

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

rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2022 100,301 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,451 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 91,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,794 miles

back box exhaust badly corroded

both rear coil spring corroded

front shockers both corroded

oil leak

under body corrosion

oil sump corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 87,794 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

back box exhaust badly corroded

both rear coil spring corroded

front shockers both corroded

handbrake travel

oil leak

under body corrosion

oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 73,777 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 73,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,347 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 55,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,649 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 33,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 27,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,147 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 21,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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PE09 KZU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PE09 KZU, 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 PE09 KZU registered?

PE09 KZU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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