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LT59 TOV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,279 mi
Last recorded51,279 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,555 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 44,555 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 38,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 38,146 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 32,202 miles

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))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box rusty and slight blow

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover cracking but not leaking

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 23,166 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 23,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mount plate (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 14,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 12,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 10,890 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 9,180 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 9,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 7,608 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 6,724 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 6,724 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 5,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,457 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 TOV 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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

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

Is LT59 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT59 TOV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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