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LT59 TRZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,535 mi
Last recorded118,535 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 118,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 118,535 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 117,201 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 117,201 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 115,498 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 110,750 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 110,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Headlamp has been modified - offside beam pattern at correct level (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 110,742 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both side on front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn inner and outer and fitted wrong direction 155/55/155 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working And unsecure (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both side on rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side on front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater outside cower is missing

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear silencer heavily corroded

Rear spring stoppers broken

Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,336 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,670 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 102,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 101,752 miles

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

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

daytime running lights not working

Fail 15 Nov 2019 101,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

daytime running lights not working

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,460 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 88,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,528 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 67,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 52,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 32,802 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,604 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,499 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 TRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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