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LJ59 OXZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,645 mi
Last recorded81,645 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 OXZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,645 miles

Drivers exterior door handle is partially broken. Still opens door

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 76,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 76,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 71,909 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 66,605 miles

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

Exhaust system and brackets corroded in multiple places

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit of allowed play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,177 miles

Exhaust corroded in multiple places

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

Slight bind from nearside rear brakes

Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,526 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 58,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge not repairable ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 54,911 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely deep splits in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely deep splits in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 53,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely deep splits in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely deep splits in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,526 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 48,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,647 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,685 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower driving lamp not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 16,089 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 16,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,244 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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LJ59 OXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ59 OXZ, 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 LJ59 OXZ registered?

LJ59 OXZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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