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LN59 ZYV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,348 mi
Last recorded160,348 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 160,348 miles

General of underbody corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 159,019 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 156,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 151,281 miles

Abnormal noise appeared from the Engine during the test

Coolant below min

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (2.5mm) and offside (2.5mm) are near cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 151,281 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Abnormal noise appeared from the Engine during the test

Coolant below min

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (2.5mm) and offside (2.5mm) are near cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 146,905 miles

both front tyres are wearing heavily on inner edges

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack

Fail 26 Aug 2022 146,904 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are wearing heavily on inner edges

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

day time running lights are not working

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2021 134,149 miles

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

gearbox is damp

Fail 26 Aug 2021 134,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

gearbox is damp

Pass 6 Aug 2020 126,234 miles

both front tyres heavily worn

cooling fan very noisy

passenger side rear bumpstop insecure

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 119,610 miles

bit of corrosion on some components on under vside of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,838 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,710 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 102,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,320 miles

n/s/f shock weeping

rear coil springs condition

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,150 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,872 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 73,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,053 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in tread (no cords showing)

rear exhaust back box outer skin starting to corode

Fail 28 Aug 2013 62,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f day time running light inop

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in tread (no cords showing)

rear exhaust back box outer skin starting to corode

Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tailgate lock/handle partially seized

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,754 miles

tailgate lock/handle partially seized

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 ZYV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

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

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