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VN09 ZZT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 ZZT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 128,755 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mounting cup on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mounting cup on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 116,783 miles

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring housing cup on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring housing cup on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 102,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,662 miles

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust back box corroded

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

Rear Suspensions components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 97,662 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust back box corroded

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

Rear Suspensions components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 92,359 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,260 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 72,237 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil level on min

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

centre stop lamp in-operative

Fail 15 Jul 2017 67,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

centre stop lamp in-operative

Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

oil level on min

Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres have cracks /splits on inner sidewalls

exhaust back box deteriorated

high level centre stop light has been disconnected

Fail 24 Jul 2015 50,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres have cracks /splits on inner sidewalls

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,104 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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VN09 ZZT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN09 ZZT, 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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VN09 ZZT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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