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FG59 LCW

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,464 mi
Last recorded60,464 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 LCW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 60,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 60,464 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured spring cup mounting holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 58,869 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing at rear join, emissions limit just met (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 58,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing at rear join, emissions limit just met (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 55,690 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle/beam corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,602 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc heavily worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc heavily worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,187 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust and back ox corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 47,003 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Boot does not open manually but opens from the key

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust and back ox corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,374 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 43,374 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,625 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded, also slight blow from join

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 41,625 miles

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded, also slight blow from join

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,311 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 39,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,798 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 33,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre brake light only has 50% illuminating

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 33,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre brake light only has 50% illuminating

rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,435 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 28,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,690 miles

front tyres getting low and cracking in tread

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,418 miles

rear exhaust outter skin corroded

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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FG59 LCW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FG59 LCW, 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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FG59 LCW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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