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LX59 ZWY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 ZWY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 79,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on LIMIT,advise replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rear exhaust badly corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

drl's not working

rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2025 73,594 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get lower (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +has slightly uneven/stepped treadwear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 67,626 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +n/s has slightly uneven/stepped treadwear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s+n/s uppers delaminating (5.3.2 (c))

o/s parking brake slightly poor,over all parking brake performance 17%

Fail 1 May 2024 67,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +n/s has slightly uneven/stepped treadwear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s+n/s uppers delaminating (5.3.2 (c))

o/s parking brake slightly poor,over all parking brake performance 17%

Pass 3 May 2023 62,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush delaminating/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush delaminating/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +o/s has slightly uneven treadwear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 54,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2022 54,182 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 48,833 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,046 miles

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted at base of strut

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 47,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 43,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 38,974 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,265 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 32,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,282 miles

both front tyres inner edges perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,973 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 15,973 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,199 miles

rear silencer corroded

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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LX59 ZWY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX59 ZWY, 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 LX59 ZWY registered?

LX59 ZWY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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