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LT59 TJV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,679 mi
Last recorded73,679 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 TJV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 73,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,440 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 73,440 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,270 miles

all front and rear suspension hub components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,397 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 72,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,631 miles

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

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

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,365 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 28 Oct 2020 66,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 16 Nov 2019 62,519 miles

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2019 62,519 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2018 54,384 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2018 54,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2018 48,897 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 39,793 miles

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2017 39,793 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,945 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,777 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 28,777 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2012 17,429 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 TJV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

LT59 TJV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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