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CX59 ZVK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,633 mi
Last recorded130,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 ZVK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 130,633 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 130,633 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 109,773 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 109,773 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 99,810 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 99,810 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured due to corrosion (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 95,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 95,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened mounting worn excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 93,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 91,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,786 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,951 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2018 82,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear upper bush slightly worn

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s front tyre slight damage on sidewall

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,303 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,373 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2014 62,370 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,823 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2013 53,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,296 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CX59 ZVK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CX59 ZVK, 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 CX59 ZVK registered?

CX59 ZVK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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