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LS59 OVT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,145 mi
Last recorded101,145 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 101,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Lower engine stabiliser worn

headlamps cloudy

Fail 28 Aug 2026 101,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Lower engine stabiliser worn

headlamps cloudy

Pass 24 Jul 2025 92,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 82,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system coroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 82,552 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow from manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system coroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low 16%

Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,420 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 73,418 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,145 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE'S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 50,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE'S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 42,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 42,304 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))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,473 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,597 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 34,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,967 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 21,192 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 17,324 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 OVT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

LS59 OVT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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