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LT59 TLF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,708 mi
Last recorded96,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,708 miles

Drl warning on dash

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mount corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Axle/suspension components general corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2026 96,707 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lights cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily worn inside edge 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily worn inside edge 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drl warning on dash

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe mount corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Axle/suspension components general corrosion

Pass 2 May 2025 84,950 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 72,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,732 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,926 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2020 53,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,819 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock bush splitting

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock bush splitting

Wipers smearing on screen

Pass 12 Aug 2017 31,706 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in top mount bush

Fail 12 Aug 2017 31,706 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Slight play in top mount bush

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,039 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 26,039 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,720 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,742 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 14,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 11,016 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 6,777 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 TLF 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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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