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LN59 ZWU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,256 mi
Last recorded50,256 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 ZWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 50,256 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak coolant hose ()

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 50,256 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak coolant hose ()

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

Pass 1 May 2025 45,455 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,534 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle corrodded

rear silencer outer skin corrodded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 42,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle corrodded

rear silencer outer skin corrodded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 39,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 36,415 miles

o/s front tyre slight wear inside edge and nail in tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2022 31,958 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 26,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,042 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily both edges and cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge cracking in tread

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2018 19,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,716 miles

both rear tyres cracking outer sidewalls and edge of tread

Pass 15 Aug 2016 15,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 12,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 10,221 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,182 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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LN59 ZWU 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 88.9%.

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 LN59 ZWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN59 ZWU registered?

LN59 ZWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LN59 ZWU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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