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LO59 JKF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,373 mi
Last recorded99,373 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 JKF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 99,373 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 99,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,675 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring isn't seated correctly, in the lower cup

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 94,674 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring isn't seated correctly, in the lower cup

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 92,636 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive nsf diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (cracks throughout centre tread) 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 92,636 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak excessive movement, (little to no fluid in shock) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear back box ( outer skin rotten & deteriorated) (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive nsf diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (cracks throughout centre tread) 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 87,908 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both DRLs don't work

coolant level is low

Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp is missing, system is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 85,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp is missing, system is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside outer door handle is damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,230 miles

nearside headlamp is insecure

rear exhaust clamp missing

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 72,409 miles

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

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

both handbrake cables are deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

nearside handbrake effort is low

slight hand-brake travel

Fail 15 May 2019 72,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both handbrake cables are deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

nearside handbrake effort is low

slight hand-brake travel

Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2017 44,450 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 37,464 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,299 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 32,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front tyre very close to cords inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 28,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre two small cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside front tyre close to cords inner edge

Fail 16 May 2013 22,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 22,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 15,423 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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LO59 JKF 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 LO59 JKF, 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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LO59 JKF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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