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LT59 TUW

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,581 mi
Last recorded68,581 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 TUW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 68,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer corroded and has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer to centre section join is missing its securing claim (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from a cracked breather pipe under the bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weeping from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 68,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has perished and cracked excessively that cords can be seen (185/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has perished and cracked excessively that cords can be seen (185/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer corroded and has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer to centre section join is missing its securing claim (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing and cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from a cracked breather pipe under the bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weeping from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 59,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 59,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 50,613 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr/nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

breather pipe torn/ripped

exhaust back box outer shell corroded

exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,169 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,138 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 42,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,443 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 31,672 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 28 Sep 2018 30,960 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 30,960 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,130 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,987 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 27,299 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 25,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,371 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 21,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,160 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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 TUW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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