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LN59 ZXY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,316 mi
Last recorded116,316 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 116,316 miles

both front door outer handles fragile / broken

Fail 30 Sep 2025 116,309 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp only just emits a satisfactory beam

both front door outer handles fragile / broken

Pass 4 Oct 2024 108,299 miles

Coolant low

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

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber spring seat, close to being considered excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose mounting bracket insecure, not likely to cause issues at this time

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 108,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush, detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

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

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber spring seat, close to being considered excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose mounting bracket insecure, not likely to cause issues at this time

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 93,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cups on axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 93,541 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction multiple hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cups on axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 87,324 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 87,324 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction danglers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. follows n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

soon requires wiper blades

Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,270 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 62,683 miles

Nearside Front requires new jet

Fail 13 Dec 2018 62,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted steel rim inner damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front requires new jet

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,658 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,161 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,639 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 ZXY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 LN59 ZXY, 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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LN59 ZXY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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