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LT59 TSY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,803 mi
Last recorded52,803 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 52,803 miles

Central Front Lower Slight damage to exhaust flexi

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

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

Offside Lower damage to sill

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 51,340 miles

Central Front Lower slight damage to exhaust down pipe (flexi)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Lower damage to sill

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 51,340 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower slight damage to exhaust down pipe (flexi)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Lower damage to sill

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2024 45,228 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 45,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 43,412 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,531 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 41,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,475 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished sidewall (very poor condition)

Offside Rear tyre perished sidewall (very poor condition)

Pass 2 Apr 2020 37,668 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 37,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre got slight cracks in tread

minor cracks in rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,687 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,320 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads are worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,759 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 23,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight side wall damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,501 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 TSY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 TSY, 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 TSY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is LT59 TSY safe to buy?

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