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LS59 OWV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 OWV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 71,493 miles

both front drive shaft oil seals leaking

both offside front and rear tyre worn on inner edges advise replacing

Fail 9 May 2025 71,493 miles

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

both front drive shaft oil seals leaking

both offside front and rear tyre worn on inner edges advise replacing

Pass 16 May 2024 58,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,973 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 56,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,400 miles

Offside Rear tyre poor

Pass 22 Oct 2020 53,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 48,093 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 48,093 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 43,966 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 43,895 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi perishing/poor

Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,420 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 37,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,143 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,934 miles

both rear upper shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 9 Oct 2015 25,853 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure flexi hose (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear upper shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 7 Oct 2014 19,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,793 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,882 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 11,111 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 OWV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

LS59 OWV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is LS59 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 OWV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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