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PN59 ZZW

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,112 mi
Last recorded87,112 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 ZZW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2022 87,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush separating

Rear bumper slight damage

Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,957 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust silencer cap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer handbrake cable broken

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

general corrosion to all suspension components front subframe and rear axle

Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust silencer cap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer handbrake cable broken

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

general corrosion to all suspension components front subframe and rear axle

Pass 12 Dec 2020 81,039 miles

Nearside Front slight free movement detected in steering arm

slight exhaust leak from previous repair at front flexi gauze

sump rotten gone pour us leaking oil

Fail 12 Dec 2020 81,039 miles

Nearside Front slight free movement detected in steering arm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust leak from previous repair at front flexi gauze

sump rotten gone pour us leaking oil

Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,579 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,924 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 60,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,146 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear axle spring carriers corroded

Slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 7 Jan 2017 57,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily worn on inner edge and worn close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 51,709 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,346 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,094 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,217 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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PN59 ZZW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PN59 ZZW, 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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PN59 ZZW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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