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LM59 OPX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,686 mi
Last recorded51,686 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 OPX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 51,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 49,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear bench seat not fitted correctly

Fail 20 Feb 2023 47,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bench seat not fitted correctly

Pass 21 Feb 2022 45,195 miles

Rear suspension, exhaust and engine sump corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 45,190 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension, exhaust and engine sump corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 42,354 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,607 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,238 miles

front discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,099 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 24,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,400 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 21,400 miles

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

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 OPX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

LM59 OPX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is LM59 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 OPX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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