CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU09 ZNS

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZNS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,358 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 77,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 76,891 miles

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

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,550 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 74,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 73,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished and has cracks in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished and has cracks in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 73,217 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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 12 Apr 2019 67,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,813 miles

heavy corrossion on rear axle

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

Fail 19 Apr 2018 60,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

heavy corrossion on rear axle

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 25 Mar 2017 57,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 57,805 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 57,805 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,090 miles

coolant level low

rear exhaust silencer deterioratng

wiper blades derteriorating

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,088 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant level low

rear exhaust silencer deterioratng

wiper blades derteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,481 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2014 41,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,878 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 24,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU09 ZNS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VU09 ZNS, 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

How do I check the history of VU09 ZNS?

You can check the full history of VU09 ZNS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU09 ZNS registered?

VU09 ZNS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is VU09 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 ZNS shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU09 ZNS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU09 ZNS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.