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GY59 ZZN

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,733 mi
Last recorded71,733 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ZZN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 71,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear beam axle corroded

exhaust system & clamps corroded

gear box oil leak

imbalance rear brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,698 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,271 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 69,271 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,418 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 67,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge blistering (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper arm in correctly fitted (wiper fouling body)

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,229 miles

Flexipipe damage (Mesh)

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 57,229 miles

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

Flexipipe damage (Mesh)

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 54,372 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 48,813 miles

both front tyres becoming worn 3mm

slight dampness around both front shocks

Fail 16 Oct 2017 48,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres becoming worn 3mm

slight dampness around both front shocks

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,047 miles

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

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

Fail 13 Oct 2016 41,047 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn

various slight oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,470 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,228 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,368 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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GY59 ZZN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY59 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

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

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