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LM59 OPW

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,025 mi
Last recorded141,025 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 141,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 134,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 130,952 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 130,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 127,118 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light

Pass 30 Mar 2019 124,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,898 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 110,445 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,245 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear tyres cracking

Screen scratched

TYRE SIZE 175-65-14

Fail 29 Mar 2017 98,245 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear tyres cracking

Screen scratched

TYRE SIZE 175-65-14

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wiper blade is deteriorating

rear exhaust clamp is deterioarating

rear wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2014 79,581 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 31 Jan 2013 60,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

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 OPW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

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

Is LM59 OPW safe to buy?

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