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LM59 FBY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,343 mi
Last recorded41,343 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 FBY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 41,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 36,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 33,820 miles

Nearside Rear outer shocker case corroding

Offside Rear outer case corroding

Rear outer box exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2022 31,515 miles

REAR BACKBOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,496 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,901 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 21,114 miles

Offside Rear hand brake support hanger corroding

rear exhaust outer case corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2018 16,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,589 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 7,248 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 6,790 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 6,054 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 5,347 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 5,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FBY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

LM59 FBY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is LM59 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 FBY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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