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EF59 ZBV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,113 mi
Last recorded29,113 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 ZBV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 29,113 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 28,116 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 26,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,799 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 24,669 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 24,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 22,692 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 20,822 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin showing 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 19,538 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 18,360 miles

Slight damage to nearside front wheel

Slight front brake disc wear/corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2016 16,323 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 13,661 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 11,339 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 9,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 7,059 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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EF59 ZBV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EF59 ZBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 ZBV registered?

EF59 ZBV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is EF59 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 ZBV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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