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LS59 MZE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,826 mi
Last recorded51,826 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 MZE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 51,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 42,834 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 42,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front daylight runner innactive

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2023 30,281 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 29,997 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes slight play

Rear axle rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2020 29,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,839 miles

exhaust back box skin corroded

off side front top mount is corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,953 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust back to afore section join slight leak gases

exhaust backbox corroded

nsr tyre cracks outer edge

osf tyre cracks outer edge and cut roadface

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Fail 19 Oct 2017 25,953 miles

Brake hose twisted nsf (3.6.B.4c)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing nsf brake pad slider locking pin (3.5.1l)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf (2.5.A.1c)

dry antifreeze bottom engine below water pump

exhaust back to afore section join slight leak gases

exhaust backbox corroded

nsr tyre cracks outer edge

osf tyre cracks outer edge and cut roadface

osr tyre nail

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,516 miles

antifreeze level low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box and afore section join minor leak exhaust gases

exhaust back box badly corroded, outer skin peeling off and minor leak exhaust gases

ns side repeater lense missing

nsr and osf tyres cracks

osr brakes slight bind

radiator and bleed nipple leaking antifreeze, also dried antifreeze around bottom engine os

relocated sticker windscreen swept area

Pass 16 Oct 2015 21,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 16,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,930 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 MZE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

LS59 MZE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is LS59 MZE safe to buy?

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