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OU59 ZVL

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,838 mi
Last recorded82,838 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 ZVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,838 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 77,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 71,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 71,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,011 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,784 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 59,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,697 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 52,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,191 miles

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

Offside Front 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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OU59 ZVL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel 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 OU59 ZVL, 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 OU59 ZVL registered?

OU59 ZVL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is OU59 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU59 ZVL 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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