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WJ59 ZMV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,641 mi
Last recorded87,641 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 ZMV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 87,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,587 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 76,587 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 69,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 48,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,197 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,545 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 42,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,354 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 39,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,355 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 39,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,175 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,751 miles

Boot will not open from outside.

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,245 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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WJ59 ZMV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WJ59 ZMV, 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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WJ59 ZMV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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