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GY59 ZZL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,119 mi
Last recorded86,119 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ZZL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 86,119 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 86,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak significant

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

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

Rear general corrosion

emissions only just met requirements

Pass 18 Jun 2025 83,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear general corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2023 74,800 miles

general corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2022 72,238 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 70,529 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 61,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 53,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear top mount rubbers are starting to split

rear wiper inop and wiper blade is split

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,833 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 44,833 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,615 miles

both front vehicle jacking points are distorted

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly the rear silencer section

nearside rear 3 point seatbelt has a childseat in place

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,202 miles

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

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 25 Oct 2013 21,524 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,897 miles

offside front top suspension plate corroded

slight play in the offside front top suspension top mount

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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GY59 ZZL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY59 ZZL, 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 GY59 ZZL registered?

GY59 ZZL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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