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LR59 UEX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,571 mi
Last recorded46,571 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 UEX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 46,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 44,958 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,950 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 43,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,314 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 42,317 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 40,246 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 40,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 36,180 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 36,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

advise nearside front daytime lamp not working.

Pass 8 May 2017 31,898 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 31,890 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 27,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 27,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 23,371 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 23,371 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2014 20,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,563 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 15,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 12,043 miles

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

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

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 UEX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

LR59 UEX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is LR59 UEX safe to buy?

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