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LM59 FBO

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,366 mi
Last recorded32,366 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 FBO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 32,366 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 32,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 30,851 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 30,816 miles

Coolant leak

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 27,044 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 26,635 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 26,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 25,609 miles

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

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

perishing on n/s/f x o/s/f x o/s/r tyres / both front tyres 3mm x wearing on outer edges / rear box corroding / corrosion on coil springs

rear axle beam corroding /

Fail 16 Dec 2021 25,609 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

perishing on n/s/f x o/s/f x o/s/r tyres / both front tyres 3mm x wearing on outer edges / rear box corroding / corrosion on coil springs

rear axle beam corroding /

Pass 15 Oct 2020 17,549 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 9,695 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 7,634 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 6,729 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 6,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 6,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 5,377 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 5,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 2,843 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 2,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 2,268 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 1,926 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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LM59 FBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM59 FBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM59 FBO registered?

LM59 FBO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is LM59 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 FBO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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