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AP59 LBN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,008 mi
Last recorded85,008 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 LBN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 85,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,097 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,952 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,019 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 62,018 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure x2 clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 55,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,612 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 2 Dec 2016 40,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,731 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 33,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 26,992 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 26,992 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2013 20,023 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 14,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AP59 LBN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 AP59 LBN, 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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What year was AP59 LBN registered?

AP59 LBN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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