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CX59 ZVW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 ZVW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 84,311 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,361 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,646 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

age related corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,087 miles

Age related under body corroison

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,007 miles

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

all coil springs rusted

free play in offside front top suspension mounting when in jacked position

rattle noise in rear exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,007 miles

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

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

all coil springs rusted

free play in offside front top suspension mounting when in jacked position

nearside rear shock absorber casing rusted

rattle noise in rear exhaust

Pass 2 May 2018 65,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,367 miles

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

Front exhaust support deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

handbrake cables outer sleeves damaged

Pass 5 May 2016 57,582 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2016 57,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box outer skin split

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,285 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,720 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 47,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,819 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,328 miles

3 out of 12 leds inop at high level brake lamp

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 ZVW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 CX59 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

CX59 ZVW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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