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MT59 ZZK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,824 mi
Last recorded69,824 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 ZZK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,824 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 58,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 55,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 53,606 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 53,582 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front due to leak (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper corner loose

both rear springs not correctly installed causing spring to foul axle when suspension is extended

Offside Front Inner brake pad friction material detached from backing plate

Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,894 miles

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,887 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,539 miles

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 30,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 30,481 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play in ball joint

Offside Front slight play in inner rack end ball joint

Offside Rear lens cluster insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,902 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 24,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,645 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 15,027 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 12,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 12,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MT59 ZZK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT59 ZZK, 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 MT59 ZZK registered?

MT59 ZZK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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