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FG59 LDF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,204 mi
Last recorded67,204 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 LDF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 67,204 miles

Engine breather split, misting oil across engine

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight lift in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 25 Jun 2026 67,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Both front hub/driveshaft nuts not locked

Engine breather split, misting oil across engine

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear gearbox securing nut missing (gap between engine and box!)

Slight lift in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front top mounts and rear beam axle corroding!

n/s lower windscreen cracked!

small oil leaks

Fail 26 Jun 2025 65,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front top mounts and rear beam axle corroding!

n/s lower windscreen cracked!

small oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

both front top mounts corroding

n/s screen cracked

rear axle corroding!

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 62,639 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both should be changed as a service item (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded excessively

Rear subframe bad surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2023 62,637 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge excessively advise get tracking checked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both should be changed as a service item (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded excessively

Rear subframe bad surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 59,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,455 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 49,455 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 39,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,223 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,018 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated and has slight leak

Fail 24 Oct 2016 29,018 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated and has slight leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,073 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,908 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 19,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 15,625 miles

front pads aprox 60% worn discs lipped

front tyres wearing very slightly on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,623 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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FG59 LDF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LDF, 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 FG59 LDF registered?

FG59 LDF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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