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LS59 ZYC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,560 mi
Last recorded131,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 ZYC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 131,560 miles

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

Central Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front top strut mount has play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2025 131,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Central Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front top strut mount has play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 122,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 109,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 109,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint / also rear silencer outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer wrap corroded on rear box

Fail 4 Jul 2022 103,563 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer wrap corroded on rear box

Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,896 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,785 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,528 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,044 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 84,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,273 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 67,080 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured hand brake cable and brake hose (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,987 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside front tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 26,076 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,494 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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LS59 ZYC 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 76.2%.

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 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 LS59 ZYC, 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 LS59 ZYC registered?

LS59 ZYC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is LS59 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 ZYC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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