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LM59 FHW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,807 mi
Last recorded81,807 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 81,807 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating/corroded

Rear spring seats corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating/corroded

Rear spring seats corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box out shield corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 71,795 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 65,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,959 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,254 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 57,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 53,518 miles

Both rear tyres cracking outer wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 53,518 miles

Both rear tyres cracking outer wall

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,912 miles

both rear indicators discolouring

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2018 46,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint gator split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front DRL bulbs not working - message on dashboard too

both rear indicators discolouring

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroding

front brake pads worn thin - discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,061 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 40,061 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 35,025 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 35,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,516 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Oct 2015 29,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,125 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,033 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,776 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack/perish.

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

O/S/F suspension top mounting turret rusty.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FHW 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 LM59 FHW, 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 LM59 FHW registered?

LM59 FHW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is LM59 FHW safe to buy?

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