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LR59 NZW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,231 mi
Last recorded119,231 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 119,231 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 119,022 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 101,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 101,013 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 82,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 82,156 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 58,543 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 53,592 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe/axle is heavily corroded

Rev counter not working

Fail 28 Jan 2021 53,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Excessively frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective Excessively frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe/axle is heavily corroded

Rev counter not working

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,526 miles

Rev-counter inoperative

Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,241 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 46,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,055 miles

Rear Back box heavily corroded (STRONG ADVISE)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,227 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 36,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,604 miles

nearside front tyre perishing/cracking

offside front tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2014 29,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing/cracking

offside front tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2013 23,451 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 23,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,501 miles

exhaust back box corroded

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 NZW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

LR59 NZW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is LR59 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 NZW shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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