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LS59 ULA

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,849 mi
Last recorded74,849 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 ULA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 74,849 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 74,849 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,308 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 74,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,393 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2024 72,391 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,965 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 70,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 70,014 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,102 miles

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,736 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,611 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,611 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,289 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 47,289 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,621 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 41,621 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,325 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,740 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 ULA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ULA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS59 ULA registered?

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

Is LS59 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 ULA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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