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LA59 VXW

2009 Fiat 500

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 VXW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 135,327 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 133,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 132,609 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 132,609 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,570 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 124,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 122,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 116,964 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 110,079 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,378 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 96,378 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,430 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged side wall

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,156 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,164 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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LA59 VXW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LA59 VXW, 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 LA59 VXW registered?

LA59 VXW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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The MOT history for LA59 VXW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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