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LR59 VBE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,387 mi
Last recorded94,387 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 85,058 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 82,700 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting fractured / broken but system still secure

Handbrake lever has excessive free-play

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Handbrake cable outer casing split / damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Washer jet has slight poor performance

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing but system still secure

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated / cracking

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,753 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust clamp & mounting heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable (Outer casing) deteriorated / splitting

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating / splitting

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated / corroded

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing (Security OK)

Fail 14 Sep 2022 78,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust clamp & mounting heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable (Outer casing) deteriorated / splitting

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating / splitting

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated / corroded

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing (Security OK)

Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,006 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust clamp & mounting heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable (Outer casing) deteriorated / splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in tread, Wearing out of shape on inner edge & valve stem aged / deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing in tread & valve stem aged / deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating / splitting

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated / corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,071 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 74,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,240 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded and weak but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 68,159 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded and weak but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,115 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded through

nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 14 Aug 2018 64,092 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded through

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,590 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,291 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 48,285 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,397 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 33,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,222 miles

advise slight play in osf shock absorber top mounting

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 VBE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VBE, 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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LR59 VBE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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