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LG59 HRU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,509 mi
Last recorded90,509 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 HRU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 90,509 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 90,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,098 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 85,093 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 85,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak plus upper mount worn to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,552 miles

rear axle has surface rust but not weakened

Fail 21 Oct 2020 79,548 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle has surface rust but not weakened

Pass 22 Sep 2019 74,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2018 68,198 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2018 68,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 58,967 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 58,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,938 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 49,938 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,784 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 40,784 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,881 miles

N/S/R brake hose insecure (holding bracket corroded)

N/S/R hand brake cable insecure (holding bracket corroded )

O/S/R handbrake cable insecure (holding bracket corroded )

Fail 12 Sep 2014 32,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R brake hose insecure (holding bracket corroded)

N/S/R hand brake cable insecure (holding bracket corroded )

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

O/S/R handbrake cable insecure (holding bracket corroded )

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,314 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,734 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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LG59 HRU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LG59 HRU, 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 LG59 HRU registered?

LG59 HRU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LG59 HRU safe to buy?

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