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LS59 OWJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,728 mi
Last recorded41,728 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 41,728 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 41,728 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 39,774 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount has some play

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 39,772 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has some play

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,139 miles

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

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

parking brake lever travel requires some adjustment

Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding when wheel rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 28,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding when wheel rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 19,937 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 19,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 12,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 11,761 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 10,865 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 10,862 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 7,972 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 7,883 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 6,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 6,126 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 5,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 4,785 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 OWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

LS59 OWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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