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LM59 ZSF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,560 mi
Last recorded101,560 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 ZSF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 101,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre out of shape

Fail 21 Aug 2026 101,560 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged.

Offside Front top mount noisy lock to lock

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded badly (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear beam axle very corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 100,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged.

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

Offside Front top mount noisy lock to lock

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 98,237 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged.

Offside Front top-mount appears noisy lock to lock.

Fail 14 Aug 2023 98,237 miles

Exhaust system insecure no clamps fitted. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged.

Offside Front top-mount appears noisy lock to lock.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 97,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 96,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 1 Oct 2020 91,442 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,981 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 86,978 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements no reading no effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,942 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,877 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Nearside washer just reaching screen

centre stop light inop

rear exhaust box corroded

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,970 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 58,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,436 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,436 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust starting to corrode .

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,982 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside washer jet becoming defective

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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LM59 ZSF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM59 ZSF, 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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LM59 ZSF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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