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LV59 ZJK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,057 mi
Last recorded115,057 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 ZJK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,057 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 115,057 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing CRACKED GLASS (3.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,613 miles

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

Rear exhaust blow

all suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 105,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 104,158 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspect no damping. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 103,008 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspect no damping. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,621 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 100,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,107 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 97,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive movement and bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive play and bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop detached - moving around inside spring housing.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,830 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush debonding but not to excess. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop off,detached.

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder perished and cracking apparent.with closer inspection maybe to excess.

Fail 4 Nov 2017 92,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush debonding but not to excess. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop off,detached.

Offside Rear park brake cables poor,outer casing broken.

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder perished and cracking apparent.with closer inspection maybe to excess.

coolant low.

exhaust system in poor condition. flex and rear silencer.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 83,581 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outer edge of tread

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 76,083 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 76,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,084 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box outer skin broken

Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 40,620 miles

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

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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LV59 ZJK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 LV59 ZJK, 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 LV59 ZJK registered?

LV59 ZJK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is LV59 ZJK safe to buy?

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