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LL59 XZJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,254 mi
Last recorded127,254 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 XZJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,254 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken at front section area.

Rear beam axle corroded.

Slight engine oil leak (sump area).

Slight exhaust blow at front section area.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 120,821 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 120,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle lose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 112,543 miles

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Lose

Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure inside spring

Fail 23 Jan 2023 103,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure inside spring

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,837 miles

exhaust corroded weak

Fail 18 Jan 2022 92,837 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened both front upper washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low pumped up to test

exhaust corroded weak

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,113 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front leg top washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,795 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 77,789 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,137 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 67,136 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,109 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,353 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 55,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,081 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 47,080 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,417 miles

N.S.R. BRAKE BINDING

Pass 17 Dec 2013 22,282 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 29,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,559 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 XZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

LL59 XZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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