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LR59 VAF

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,583 mi
Last recorded108,583 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 VAF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,583 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 108,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,089 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 103,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,058 miles

Front both front tyres slight wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 72,988 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 72,988 miles

Emissions not tested oil light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,234 miles

ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON

Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING TO TREAD

Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,001 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

both front shock absorbers top mounts nuts corroded

exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 47,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

both front shock absorbers top mounts nuts corroded

exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,418 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges. (low pressure)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 37,418 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges. (low pressure)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 28,085 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,085 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 19,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 19,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VAF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

LR59 VAF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LR59 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 VAF shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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