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LV59 TWJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,439 mi
Last recorded47,439 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 TWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 47,439 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 47,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 47,067 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 46,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 45,982 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 45,982 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 45,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,593 miles

Coolant leak from radiator area ()

clutch pedal squeaking during operation

Pass 31 Oct 2019 44,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer is corroded and deteriorated, but no leaks detected

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,433 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,825 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,677 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,667 miles

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

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

nearside front day running lamp not working

Pass 27 Oct 2012 34,978 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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LV59 TWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV59 TWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV59 TWJ registered?

LV59 TWJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is LV59 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 TWJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV59 TWJ have outstanding finance?

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