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MX59 ZCT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,633 mi
Last recorded140,633 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 ZCT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 140,633 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 140,536 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 137,493 miles

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

Offside Front Inner C.V boot has slight seepage of grease

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 133,169 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 126,292 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust outer casing corroded slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front sub frame and rear axle surface rust

Fail 22 Nov 2021 120,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust outer casing corroded slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front sub frame and rear axle surface rust

Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,227 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 120,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,557 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,506 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine sump ()

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,506 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine sump ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorating and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly rough on rotation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Oil leak sump on engine going pourous ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 99,004 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorating and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Oil leak sump on engine going pourous ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,066 miles

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

exhaust corroded and clamp missing but secure

Fail 13 Sep 2014 68,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust corroded and clamp missing but secure

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Sep 2013 38,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,153 miles

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

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

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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MX59 ZCT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX59 ZCT, 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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MX59 ZCT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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