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LT59 TLU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,339 mi
Last recorded74,339 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,339 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have developed play

Both rear spring seats corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Lower gearbox mounting bush worn

Offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Rear exhaust corroded and outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre underinflated

radiator has signs of coolant leak

rear axle and components corroded but not weakened

various body damage

Fail 2 Sep 2024 68,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre underinflated

radiator has signs of coolant leak

rear axle and components corroded but not weakened

various body damage

Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,963 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2021 54,400 miles

various body damage

Fail 2 Oct 2021 54,314 miles

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

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

various body damage

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,982 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear shock absorbers weak

various body damage

Pass 28 Sep 2019 43,618 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating/corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2019 43,618 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating/corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

various body damage

Fail 22 Sep 2018 40,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

various body damage

Pass 16 Sep 2017 38,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,352 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,096 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,933 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 24,933 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,025 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,445 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 TLU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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