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LV59 ZJU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 ZJU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 98,059 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel needs adjusting (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp insecure

loading door can not be open

Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,048 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,814 miles

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

O/S/Rear suspension bump stop insecure / adrift

Rear exhaust section, outer skin corroded & peeling away

Fail 30 Oct 2019 84,814 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

O/S/Rear suspension bump stop insecure / adrift

Rear exhaust section, outer skin corroded & peeling away

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,171 miles

Offside Front Damage to outer sill

Fail 7 Nov 2018 78,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Damage to outer sill

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,756 miles

Offside Front outer chassis sill damage

Offside Front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

both front tyres wearing low at edges

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 45,776 miles

Advise - exhaust system very rusty in places

Advise - near side front shock absorber damp

Advise - off side front outer sill damaged

Advise - off side rear shock absorber top bush perishing

Advise - off side rear tyre perishing

Advise - slight play in off side front lower ball joint

Advise - small oil leak from transmission

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,516 miles

damage to offside front outer sill

front number plate damaged

nearside front roadwheel outer rim damaged

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside + nearside front tyres worn on edges

play in offside front suspension leg top mount

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 26,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,348 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has cut in outer sidewall - No cords

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall has some sidewall damage visible - No cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZJU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV59 ZJU, 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 ZJU registered?

LV59 ZJU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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