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LS59 ZYD

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,807 mi
Last recorded101,807 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 ZYD
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 81,306 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 81,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Slight surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 3 Jan 2023 73,575 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2022 73,575 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated / corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2021 64,277 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,564 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock upper bushes are perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 58,424 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock top bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 58,424 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake discs scored & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock top bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,833 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 55,833 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,433 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 11 Jan 2017 47,925 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (2.7.4)

Rear silencer body deteriorated but not leaking gases

Fail 11 Jan 2017 47,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner tread edge [perished through to cords] 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (2.7.4)

Rear silencer body deteriorated but not leaking gases

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,528 miles

Nearside Front washer jet faulty ( but functioning)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 30,654 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres show pronounced abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulders

Fail 19 Dec 2014 30,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres show pronounced abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulders

Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,043 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 21,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,550 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 12,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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LS59 ZYD is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS59 ZYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS59 ZYD registered?

LS59 ZYD is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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