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LD59 HVM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,074 mi
Last recorded61,074 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 HVM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 61,074 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and partially split - exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded *BOTH* N/S/R and O/S/R spring(s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber(s) - *BOTH* N/S/R and O/S/R outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2025 59,781 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear outer casing(s) corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 59,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear outer casing(s) corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has debonded from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has debonded from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 54,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats.

Engine oil top up during the test.

Fail 15 Aug 2022 54,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe at front under the engine. (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats.

Engine oil top up during the test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jul 2021 47,093 miles

DRL not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft seal or cv gaitor leaking.

Offside Front Day time runner not working.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 45,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft seal or cv gaitor leaking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Cut in outer wall. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Badly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Day time runner not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,983 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 43,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,327 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 42,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,147 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,652 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 33,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,534 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,118 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,382 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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LD59 HVM 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 LD59 HVM, 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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LD59 HVM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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