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CK59 ZLN

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,153 mi
Last recorded120,153 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 ZLN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 120,153 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 116,149 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 111,996 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 111,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 109,957 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,277 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 88,338 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,293 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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Rear Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,622 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,450 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2016 66,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,867 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 57,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,282 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,246 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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CK59 ZLN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CK59 ZLN, 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 CK59 ZLN registered?

CK59 ZLN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is CK59 ZLN safe to buy?

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