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AY59 ZYA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,737 mi
Last recorded82,737 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZYA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 82,737 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has small chipped but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,677 miles

Offside Rear tyre flat

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre flat

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,224 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Efficiency Just Met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,122 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2020 70,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,720 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,569 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 65,569 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,644 miles

exhaust is starting to get rusted & thin

front brake pads are starting to get low

off side front wiper blade is small

rear sub frame is starting to rust

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,313 miles

neaside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear exhaust box corrded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 36,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

neaside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear exhaust box corrded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,368 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 30,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 23,574 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,574 miles

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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AY59 ZYA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY59 ZYA, 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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What year was AY59 ZYA registered?

AY59 ZYA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is AY59 ZYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 ZYA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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