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LB59 FHK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,807 mi
Last recorded66,807 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 FHK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 66,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 59,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 59,299 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 50,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 28,389 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 28,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,441 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 21,727 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,301 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 19,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 16,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 16,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 13,057 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 13,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 9,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 9,969 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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LB59 FHK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

LB59 FHK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is LB59 FHK safe to buy?

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