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LT59 TGJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,051 mi
Last recorded48,051 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 TGJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,051 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle beam has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2026 48,051 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle beam has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,830 miles

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

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,652 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 44,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2023 44,019 miles

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

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,270 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,116 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 39,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 37,589 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 34,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,065 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,234 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,293 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 20,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,211 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 19,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 TGJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT59 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

LT59 TGJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is LT59 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT59 TGJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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