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SE09 KZB

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,419 mi
Last recorded51,419 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 KZB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 51,419 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 51,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 50,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 50,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 50,289 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,543 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 49,530 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,723 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 47,723 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 46,608 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 46,608 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,554 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,773 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 42,771 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side front worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 30,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,492 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,955 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 26,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,000 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)

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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SE09 KZB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SE09 KZB, 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 SE09 KZB registered?

SE09 KZB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is SE09 KZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE09 KZB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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