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AY59 ZYG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,408 mi
Last recorded135,408 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 135,408 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 76,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,287 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 70,287 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 69,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

mist of oil from engine

Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,830 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,232 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 46,232 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,889 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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AY59 ZYG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 AY59 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

AY59 ZYG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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