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LO59 JLU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,982 mi
Last recorded66,982 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 66,982 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 63,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2024 63,200 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint dust cover slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2023 60,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 57,821 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 57,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 56,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 53,899 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 53,899 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 53,284 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 53,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,891 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 27,401 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 27,401 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 14,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 7,540 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 JLU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO59 JLU, 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

How do I check the history of LO59 JLU?

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What year was LO59 JLU registered?

LO59 JLU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is LO59 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 JLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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