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LR59 LRX

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,305 mi
Last recorded83,305 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 LRX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 83,305 miles

both front wishbone back bushes perished, deteriorated worn,

n/s/f tyre's getting low on tread 2-3mm

scabby corrosion to rear axle

wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,250 miles

both front wishbone back bushes perishing

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,099 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 69,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,181 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 57,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on inner edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount had slight play.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,022 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,691 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Sep 2015 24,698 miles

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 26 Aug 2014 13,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,677 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 LRX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 LRX, 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 LR59 LRX?

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What year was LR59 LRX registered?

LR59 LRX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LR59 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 LRX 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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