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LS59 MWU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,505 mi
Last recorded129,505 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 129,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 122,140 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch engine Bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 122,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch engine Bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops insecure

underside corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 117,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both very low (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops insecure

underside corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 110,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops insecure

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2021 110,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear bump stops insecure

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2019 97,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

exhaust system corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,302 miles

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

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

exhaust system including front flexi and hangers corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 88,302 miles

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

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))

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

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

exhaust system including front flexi and hangers corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,397 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bars and worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 72,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres getting close to wear bars and worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,751 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,060 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,102 miles

Advance wear to both front tyres(inner edges)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,089 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 MWU 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 MWU, 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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LS59 MWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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