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LN59 ZYM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,192 mi
Last recorded144,192 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 144,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 140,041 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 140,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 128,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 119,686 miles

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

Offside & Nearside Sills Damaged

Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort Lagging In Operation

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 119,683 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside & Nearside Sills Damaged

Offside Rear Parking Brake Effort Lagging In Operation

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 108,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Sill Damaged

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2021 108,432 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside & Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers (3.5 (a))

Front & Rear Exhaust Joints, Exhaust Clamps Missing But No Gases Leak And Exhaust System Secure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Sill Damaged

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,732 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 91,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail mounting (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail mounting (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,994 miles

Body has slight corrosion front bumper near side damage front wing damage (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,946 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 58,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,201 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 51,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge cords nearly exposed

offside rear tyre starting to split but no cords exposed

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,564 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 42,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,539 miles

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

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

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 ZYM 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 66.7%.

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 ZYM, 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 LN59 ZYM registered?

LN59 ZYM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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