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LD09 ZYG

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,198 mi
Last recorded105,198 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZYG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 105,198 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front both front strut top mountings slight play

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 105,198 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front both front strut top mountings slight play

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 101,131 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 101,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 93,239 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 93,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,739 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 87,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,667 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 47,669 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,247 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2016 42,266 miles

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2015 40,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/rear tyre perished.

Fail 18 May 2015 40,036 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/rear tyre perished.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,992 miles

all tyres slightly perished

front discs badly worn

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres just off limits

rear brake pads low

rear discs slightly worn

slight ex.leaks and rear box corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 24,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slightly perished

front discs badly worn

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres just off limits

rear brake pads low

rear discs slightly worn

slight ex.leaks and rear box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 12,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,220 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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LD09 ZYG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc 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 LD09 ZYG, 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 LD09 ZYG registered?

LD09 ZYG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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