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LS59 AVJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,557 mi
Last recorded125,557 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 AVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 125,557 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 117,779 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,820 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 109,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 109,082 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 109,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 106,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive VERY SLIGHT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 8 Oct 2019 101,650 miles

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Fail 3 Oct 2019 101,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,243 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,646 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,763 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 84,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 64,860 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened noisy on turns (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 64,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened noisy on turns (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 33,503 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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LS59 AVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS59 AVJ, 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 LS59 AVJ registered?

LS59 AVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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