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LR59 LPU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,174 mi
Last recorded68,174 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 LPU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 68,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 60,877 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,778 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 54,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing and pulling apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no paten lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor no paten (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,264 miles

both headlamp lens getting poor

Fail 20 Sep 2022 51,259 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp lens getting poor

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,872 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,366 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,728 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,554 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 20,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,527 miles

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

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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LR59 LPU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR59 LPU, 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 LR59 LPU registered?

LR59 LPU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LR59 LPU safe to buy?

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