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LT59 TFU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,052 mi
Last recorded45,052 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 TFU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 45,052 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2025 45,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 41,211 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2023 39,434 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 39,434 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 37,169 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 37,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,433 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 31,728 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 28,615 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 28,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 25,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both sides front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2018 25,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both sides front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 23,398 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 23,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,472 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall perishing

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

Rear exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 16 Dec 2016 21,472 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre wall perishing

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

Rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 19,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 16,262 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 12,527 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 12,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 12,527 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,571 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 8,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 8,099 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 TFU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 TFU, 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 LT59 TFU registered?

LT59 TFU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is LT59 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT59 TFU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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