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LS59 VDJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,943 mi
Last recorded49,943 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 VDJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,943 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 49,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 42,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened MOUNT NUT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 42,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened MOUNT NUT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 35,426 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,732 miles

heavy corrosion to rear axle

Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,223 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 31,202 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,428 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,655 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 24,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 16,931 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 15,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light inop

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 15,317 miles

coolant light dimly lighting up when indicating

Fail 30 Nov 2015 15,317 miles

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

coolant light dimly lighting up when indicating

Pass 11 Nov 2014 14,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boot handle not working off switch on tailgate

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 14 Nov 2013 13,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 13,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 11,451 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 VDJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

LS59 VDJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is LS59 VDJ safe to buy?

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