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LG59 XCE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,499 mi
Last recorded93,499 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 XCE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2025 93,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 84,505 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT LEAK ON EXHAUST JOINT

no lock up on any brake?

stone chip in zone A

Pass 27 Jul 2020 74,658 miles

parking brake only just passed brake test

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 74,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake only just passed brake test

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,578 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,431 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 61,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,699 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 26,699 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 14,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 7,190 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 7,056 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 XCE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

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

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