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AU59 ZKP

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,533 mi
Last recorded99,533 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZKP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 99,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,403 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 98,396 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 85,524 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,608 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,374 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 47,374 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,001 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,854 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 9,671 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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AU59 ZKP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 AU59 ZKP, 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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AU59 ZKP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is AU59 ZKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 ZKP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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