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LD59 LZU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,343 mi
Last recorded29,343 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 LZU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 29,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 28,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 25,837 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 23,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 21,308 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 19,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 18,776 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 18,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 17,296 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 15,525 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 13,924 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 9,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 7,217 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 LZU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LD59 LZU, 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 LD59 LZU registered?

LD59 LZU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is LD59 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 LZU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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