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LL59 GWE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,357 mi
Last recorded106,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 GWE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 106,357 miles

REAR AXLE BEAM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 16 Jun 2026 106,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

REAR AXLE BEAM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 26 Jun 2025 105,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2025 105,650 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Shocker top mount play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 105,560 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 85,902 miles

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

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

all brake discs badly corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 79,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 79,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached and slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 75,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 75,711 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 64,166 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,585 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear knock from suspension unable to locate at time of test

damage to nearside and offside rear of vehicle

exhaust minor leak

nearside and offside front strut top retaining nuts retainers corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 47,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement at time of test (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to nearside and offside rear of vehicle

exhaust minor leak

knock from suspension unable to locate at time of test

nearside and offside front strut top retaining nuts retainers corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,325 miles

Front tyres both bald on inner tread

Front tyres cuts and injuries

Nearside Front strut top nut and retainer corroded

Nearside Rear slight damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front strut top nut and retainer corroded

Rear both tyres perishing cuts injuries no cords seen at time of test

exhaust heavily corroded deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres both bald on inner tread

Front tyres cuts and injuries

Nearside Front strut top nut and retainer corroded

Nearside Rear slight damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front strut top nut and retainer corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perishing cuts injuries no cords seen at time of test

coolant leak

exhaust heavily corroded deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2014 33,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to osr tyre sdewall\damage to nsr of vehicle \exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,449 miles

damage to osr tyre sdewall\damage to nsr of vehicle \exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,901 miles

both front tyres bald on inner tread approaching legal limit\185\55\15h \front brake discs wearing and lipped\front brake pads wearing low but appear to be above 1.5mm unable to measure at time of test

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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LL59 GWE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LL59 GWE, 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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LL59 GWE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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