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LT59 TLZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,524 mi
Last recorded123,524 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 TLZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 123,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 123,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2025 123,028 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,828 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 119,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 115,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 94,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,587 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 77,351 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,643 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear lower arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 66,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear lower arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,142 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 59,141 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,916 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 50,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,888 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 TLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc 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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

LT59 TLZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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