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LG59 XBK

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,077 mi
Last recorded88,077 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 XBK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,077 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 88,077 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 83,120 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 83,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear box blocked (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 76,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 76,316 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 71,144 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 71,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,610 miles

wheel trims fitted

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

offside front and both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2021 57,391 miles

Coolant leak from radiator and engine area- level below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and balding inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper slight movement in suspension top rubber mount

Fail 21 Jan 2021 57,391 miles

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

Coolant leak from radiator and engine area- level below minimum

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and balding inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper slight movement in suspension top rubber mount

Screenwash level low

Pass 3 Feb 2020 49,651 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 49,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,914 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 42,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,807 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,585 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front top strut mount starting to corrode

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,871 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,919 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 XBK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XBK, 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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LG59 XBK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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