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LR59 LUA

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 98,594 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 98,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,606 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2019 90,606 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both faded (bulbs replaced) (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,836 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 83,682 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2017 77,130 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort effort recorded 27 (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,952 miles

Front both front tyres uneven tread wear

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,034 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,956 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 LUA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LR59 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

LR59 LUA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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