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MX59 ZKM

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,502 mi
Last recorded116,502 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 ZKM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,502 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 116,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 108,959 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 103,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 103,459 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened THIN AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time ruining lamp inoperative

Nearside Front top mount feels rough when rotated

Nearside Front upper top mount has lift in shocker ON LIMIT

Nearside Rear hand brake cable securing bracket insecure

rear beam axle very rusty round spring cups

Fail 14 Oct 2021 89,376 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened THIN AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time ruining lamp inoperative

Nearside Front top mount feels rough when rotated

Nearside Front upper top mount has lift in shocker ON LIMIT

Nearside Rear hand brake cable securing bracket insecure

rear beam axle very rusty round spring cups

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount stiff in places

both suspension arm rear bushes de bonding

coil springs corroded

exhaust blow from front pipe clamp area

oil leaks from breather

rear beam axle corroded / rear coil spring locating seats

wipers smearing

Pass 24 May 2019 66,974 miles

Both outer sills damaged

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside front suspension top mount rough when turning

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 66,974 miles

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

Both outer sills damaged

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside front suspension top mount rough when turning

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 61,255 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)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 31 May 2017 61,209 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,284 miles

Back exhaust box corroded

N/S/F Tyre kerbed & both slightly worn on inner edge

O/S Washer jet needs adjustment

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 56,284 miles

Back exhaust box corroded

N/S/F Tyre kerbed & both slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Washer jet needs adjustment

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,083 miles

all tyres down to limit

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,360 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,355 miles

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 ZKM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MX59 ZKM, 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 ZKM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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