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LS59 ULE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,391 mi
Last recorded162,391 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 ULE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 162,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 153,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,177 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,704 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in n/s/f top mount, rear crash bar slightly bent, sump starting to rust

Fail 6 Oct 2022 134,704 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in n/s/f top mount, rear crash bar slightly bent, sump starting to rust

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,722 miles

Clutch rubber missing

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 125,722 miles

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

Clutch rubber missing

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 116,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,665 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 96,417 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,730 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,439 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,556 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,067 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 ULE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

LS59 ULE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 October 2009.

Is LS59 ULE safe to buy?

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