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LB59 NAU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,769 mi
Last recorded44,769 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 44,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 41,042 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 41,042 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,525 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 30,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,733 miles

Nearside Front shock corroded

all tyres perished

both rear shocks corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,722 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,481 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2017 25,422 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,287 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 25,287 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NAU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 LB59 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

LB59 NAU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is LB59 NAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB59 NAU 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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