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LL59 GWJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,472 mi
Last recorded53,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 GWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 52,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 52,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2024 51,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded but bot seriously weakened

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2024 51,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded but bot seriously weakened

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cuts as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Back box corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2022 47,230 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX SKIN PEELING OFF (CORRODED)

Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,261 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 45,261 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 41,850 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 41,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 39,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,075 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint rubber splitting

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

thin breather pipe cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,399 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber perished and cracking

nearside rear light cluster lense cracked

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2016 31,398 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear handbrake cables outer sleeves cracked

handbrake travel high

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber perished and cracking

nearside rear light cluster lense cracked

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2015 27,244 miles

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

faint scratches on front windscreen due to a defective wiper blade

offside rear tyre tread perished

Fail 22 Jan 2015 27,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

faint scratches on front windscreen due to a defective wiper blade

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre has cosmetic cuts to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre tread has various cuts and tread perished

offside rear tyre tread perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,286 miles

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

N/S/R light cluster len partially damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Thin oil vapour breather pipe starting to perish.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 15,894 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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LL59 GWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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