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LG59 HSE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 HSE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 79,706 miles

Rear rear suspension corroded

Front both front daytime running light not working

Fail 22 Apr 2026 79,706 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front both front daytime running light not working

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

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,271 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 74,271 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 73,312 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 65,805 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,819 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 59,331 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 54,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,070 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 49,070 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 42,732 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,374 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall split

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,463 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 33,463 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,613 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 HSE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LG59 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

LG59 HSE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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