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LS59 ULV

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,333 mi
Last recorded94,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 ULV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 94,333 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 86,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 84,362 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 83,587 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 83,587 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,776 miles

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

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,531 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 67,531 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 60,759 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime light

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,440 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer outer skin peeling, slight leak of gases

Pass 18 Nov 2016 29,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at rear of system (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 13,912 miles

front brake discs rusted on inner face

Pass 30 Sep 2013 9,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,541 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 ULV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

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

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