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LS59 OTY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,230 mi
Last recorded49,230 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 OTY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 49,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 47,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 47,369 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,429 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 44,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 38,594 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 38,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 34,992 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 27,826 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 27,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 14,991 miles

Engine oil too low

Pass 28 Sep 2017 13,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 12,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 10,968 miles

Both front outer pads starting to get low

Both front tyres are starting to crack within the tread

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre is staring to crack between the tread

Pass 19 Sep 2014 9,260 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 9,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 7,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,958 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 OTY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

LS59 OTY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LS59 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 OTY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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