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LT59 TKY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,820 mi
Last recorded81,820 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 TKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,832 miles

Both front strut tops slightly rough on rotation

Fail 11 Oct 2023 78,832 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front strut tops slightly rough on rotation

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,160 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 70,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,335 miles

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

Offside Front outside door handle front pin snapped but door can still be opened

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,913 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 65,911 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))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is badly cracked and perished but not to the excess requirement depth of reaching ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

back box exhaust deteriorated / corroded. also clamp missing but still secure.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,231 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,067 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front upper shockabsorber top mounting plate corroded

Offside Front upper shockabsorber top mounting plate corroded

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,078 miles

Exhaust box corroded and flexible pipe slightly damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring s slightly corroded.

Pass 14 May 2015 36,618 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,432 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 29,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,417 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 TKY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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