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VU09 ZNX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,277 mi
Last recorded80,277 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 80,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 80,273 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow and exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 73,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow and exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,083 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 57,376 miles

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))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,935 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 49,760 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 39,128 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 29,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 23,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,434 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,097 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,944 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 13,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,758 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

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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VU09 ZNX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VU09 ZNX, 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 VU09 ZNX registered?

VU09 ZNX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is VU09 ZNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 ZNX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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