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LU59 LUV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,042 mi
Last recorded91,042 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU59 LUV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 91,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,082 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 90,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,603 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 83,013 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 80,539 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,858 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,977 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,061 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 61,061 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,393 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre TREAD AREA ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 54,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre TREAD AREA ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,239 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 34,118 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGE TO NSR WING AREAS + OSF OUTER SILL JACKING AREA

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,118 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGE TO NSR WING AREAS + OSF OUTER SILL JACKING AREA

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,995 miles

N/S/R QTR.PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 23 Oct 2013 26,995 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/R QTR.PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,445 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGE TO N/S/R WING AREA

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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LU59 LUV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LU59 LUV, 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 LU59 LUV registered?

LU59 LUV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is LU59 LUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU59 LUV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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