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HG59 LCU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,149 mi
Last recorded83,149 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 LCU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 83,149 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,298 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear to both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 68,123 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking looks above filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Nearside not secure . (0.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 68,123 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Front clamp rusted away , front flexy broken , central mounting missing rusted off , rear clamp rusted through ! (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking looks above filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing lot missing top rusted though all loose can fall off ? (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Nearside not secure . (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,665 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 63,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,857 miles

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

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

back axle corroded

exhaust deteriorated (back box)

Fail 6 Oct 2021 61,857 miles

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

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

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

back axle corroded

exhaust deteriorated (back box)

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,484 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2020 59,484 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,081 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (backbox)

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,302 miles

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

Rear Axle rusting

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2018 54,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle rusting

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,748 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Oct 2017 51,748 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded and partially rusted away.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,487 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 39,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,266 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,314 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,358 miles

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

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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HG59 LCU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG59 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG59 LCU registered?

HG59 LCU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is HG59 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 LCU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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