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LR59 UEM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,597 mi
Last recorded100,597 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 UEM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 100,597 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle broken front end

Offside Front head lamp clamp broken,one part

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 100,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle broken front end

Offside Front head lamp clamp broken,one part

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,485 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 89,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,469 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 79,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,853 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot & handbrake lower on effort - misting around drum, advise further investigation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,455 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,419 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 56,322 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & in poor condition (7.1.2)

offside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,858 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,392 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge & close to limit-inner 3/4 of tread

Fail 28 Aug 2015 40,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge & close to limit-inner 3/4 of tread

Pass 9 Dec 2013 28,853 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,368 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 UEM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

LR59 UEM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LR59 UEM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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