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LY59 ZTL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,243 mi
Last recorded92,243 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 ZTL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 92,243 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 92,243 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 85,901 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central mount corroded thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective securing clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Macpherson strut top mounting securing mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective central mount corroded thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective securing clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 81,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 81,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Pass 31 May 2023 74,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,075 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 44,066 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,535 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 13,187 miles

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

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

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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LY59 ZTL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY59 ZTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY59 ZTL registered?

LY59 ZTL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is LY59 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 ZTL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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