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GY59 ZZM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,950 mi
Last recorded61,950 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,950 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 61,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,828 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective METAL CLAMP CORRODED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK RETANING CUP AND NUT/THREAD SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened RETANING CUP,NUT/THREAD SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 Oct 2023 57,157 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))

Front exhaust joining clamp broken + mounting clamp(corrosion)

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,113 miles

Both Daytime Running Lamps inoperative

Fail 10 Oct 2022 56,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both Daytime Running Lamps inoperative

Engine oil on / below minimum

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

Rear silencer exhaust clamp badly deteriorated(corrosion) - not leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,462 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))

Front exhaust clamp / mount broken(corrosion)

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

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

Nearside Number plate lamp very dim

Rear silencer - centre pipe clamp broken(corrosion)

Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,037 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 51,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,565 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,859 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)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2017 44,859 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,952 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,188 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 31 Oct 2014 30,188 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,970 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 31 Oct 2012 16,876 miles

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

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 ZZM 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 GY59 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

GY59 ZZM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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