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LB59 FGZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 FGZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 96,151 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 96,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 91,688 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in the tread lightly and starting to wear on the outer edge slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Fail 26 Jun 2024 91,681 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,678 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle

handbrake effort low n/s borderline

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

wear in n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings

Fail 9 Jun 2023 88,678 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

handbrake effort low n/s borderline

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

wear in n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings

Pass 6 Jun 2022 84,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot security

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,348 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 55,299 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 55,299 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 37,515 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 37,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 32,193 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,146 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,512 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,178 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 20,815 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 17,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,584 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipping.

front wipers slightly juddery.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 13,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipping.

front wipers slightly juddery.

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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LB59 FGZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LB59 FGZ, 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 LB59 FGZ registered?

LB59 FGZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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