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LR59 LPY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,867 mi
Last recorded61,867 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 LPY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 61,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,688 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose detteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 53,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,320 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,113 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,163 miles

rear exhaust box rusted & leaking slightly

rear suspension rusted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 39,496 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 39,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,359 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded but not considered excessive

nail in the offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing on the outer side wall

offside rear tyre perishing on the outer side wall

Fail 27 Sep 2017 34,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded but not considered excessive

nail in the offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing on the outer side wall

offside rear tyre perishing on the outer side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,661 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,766 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 21,822 miles

Front brake pads just above the legal limit of 1.5mm!!!

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,250 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,608 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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LR59 LPY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR59 LPY, 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

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What year was LR59 LPY registered?

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

Is LR59 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 LPY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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