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LS59 EHX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,055 mi
Last recorded114,055 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 114,055 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 114,055 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 112,593 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low (slight leak from thermostat housing hose)

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,577 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 107,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 102,130 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 102,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,871 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount bearing has slight play

rear exhaust silencer corroded

starter motor noisy

Fail 4 Aug 2021 96,871 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount bearing has slight play

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

starter motor noisy

Pass 4 Aug 2020 91,433 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2020 91,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,776 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 84,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both front daytime running lamps not working.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,127 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 76,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,326 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 55,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, 185 55 15, (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 47,207 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 47,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,777 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Fail 26 Sep 2014 39,771 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,295 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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LS59 EHX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EHX, 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 EHX registered?

LS59 EHX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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