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LJ59 VDK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,012 mi
Last recorded73,012 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 VDK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,012 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOIN @ BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

OIL SUMP CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

REAR AXLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,695 miles

Rear axle and both coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,731 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,910 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 55,910 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,462 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 32,310 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,899 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,644 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,427 miles

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,838 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 VDK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK registered?

LJ59 VDK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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