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LS59 ULC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,197 mi
Last recorded85,197 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 85,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

wheel centre caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,050 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Daytime Running Lights inoperative

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre 22 YEARS OLD

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

Offside Front tyre has screw in inner section of tread

Offside Rear brake flexi-hose insecure

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking - 15 YEARS OLD

exhaust corroding

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 7 Oct 2024 82,996 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake flexi-hose (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Daytime Running Lights inoperative

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre 22 YEARS OLD

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

Offside Front tyre has screw in inner section of tread

Offside Rear brake flexi-hose insecure

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking - 15 YEARS OLD

exhaust corroding

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,810 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 20 Oct 2023 80,806 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 3 Oct 2022 77,459 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort, needs adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 75,183 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 75,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,682 miles

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

Fail 16 Oct 2020 72,668 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable. temp repair on securing cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,278 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,021 miles

Rear exhaust box and pipe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 62,652 miles

Rear exhaust box outer cover is corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,338 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,164 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,624 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 ULC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

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

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