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LB59 MFX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,956 mi
Last recorded72,956 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 72,956 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 72,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 69,662 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 69,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,752 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 64,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake cable loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Dec 2022 64,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside park brake cable loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2021 61,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to perish

both rear coil springs very rusty

engine cooling fan continusly running

exhaust is very rusty

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor starting to perish

n/s/r handbrake cable mounting broken

Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,495 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

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

exhaust is rusty esp rear box and damaged at front

r/n/s hand brake cable bracket is broken cable tied

Fail 20 Dec 2019 55,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot and hand very low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

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

exhaust is rusty esp rear box and damaged at front

r/n/s hand brake cable bracket is broken cable tied

Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust is very rusty esp rear box and slight blow noted from rear

Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,091 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust is very rusty esp rear box and slight blow noted from rear

Pass 28 Dec 2017 51,907 miles

bolt noted in r/n/s tyre

exhaust very rusty at rear and damaged at front

f/n/s tyre is curbed

front pads appear 50% worn

n/s hand brake bracket is brokern

oil leak noted from gearbox or n/s inner drive shaft seal

Fail 28 Dec 2017 51,907 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bolt noted in r/n/s tyre

exhaust very rusty at rear and damaged at front

f/n/s tyre is curbed

front pads appear 50% worn

n/s hand brake bracket is brokern

oil leak noted from gearbox or n/s inner drive shaft seal

Pass 30 Dec 2016 49,992 miles

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s tyre is badly curbed

front arm bushes are perished

r/n/s handbrake cable bracket is brokern

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,101 miles

exhaust is very rusty

radiator resistor is lose and has damaged the radiator (hopefully slight)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,438 miles

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

advise 4 wheel lazer tracking to be carried out

Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,329 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,450 miles

gearbox bearing noisy

Fail 3 Dec 2012 26,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

gearbox bearing noisy

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 MFX 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 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 LB59 MFX, 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 LB59 MFX registered?

LB59 MFX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LB59 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB59 MFX 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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