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LL59 OTU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,182 mi
Last recorded106,182 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 106,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 106,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 103,315 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop (inside coil spring) adrift

Fail 18 May 2024 103,315 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bump stop (inside coil spring) adrift

Pass 2 May 2023 94,184 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 77,914 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 77,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 76,712 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 76,685 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,143 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 75,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,683 miles

Nearside rear wheel binding

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded and deteriated

Fail 22 Oct 2019 72,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear wheel binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded and deteriated

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,870 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 68,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,046 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 64,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,548 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,006 miles

discs worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,550 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,956 miles

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

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,131 miles

exhaust rusty

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 OTU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LL59 OTU, 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 LL59 OTU registered?

LL59 OTU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is LL59 OTU safe to buy?

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