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LT59 SYP

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,129 mi
Last recorded50,129 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 SYP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 50,129 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear general corrosion to underside and underside components

both headlight beams cloudy

Fail 24 Aug 2026 50,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear general corrosion to underside and underside components

both headlight beams cloudy

Pass 13 Aug 2025 48,108 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,999 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2024 45,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2023 43,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays cover some components

Pass 19 Aug 2022 39,972 miles

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

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

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

rear back box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 36,505 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edge worn

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre inner and outer groove wearing

Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,281 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Rear Reear exhaust box corrsion.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,337 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 29,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 26,524 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 26,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,487 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread and outer sidewall cracking

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

nearside front daytime running light partially insecure

offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush in poor condition and starting to split

Fail 16 Sep 2015 23,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cosmetic damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre tread and outer sidewall cracking

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

nearside front daytime running light partially insecure

offside front bottom suspension arm rear bush in poor condition and starting to split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,652 miles

front wiper blades poor

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,902 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 17,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,248 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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LT59 SYP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc 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 LT59 SYP, 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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LT59 SYP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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