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LV59 UJA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,027 mi
Last recorded138,027 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 UJA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 138,027 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear axle/components corroded

exhaust pipe corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2026 138,027 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear axle/components corroded

exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2025 130,913 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

REAR AXLE SLIGHT CORROSION AT SPRING MOUNT

Pass 9 Jul 2024 127,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 126,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 121,404 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 121,404 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 112,485 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2021 112,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2020 102,502 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump starting to corrode

Fail 2 Jun 2020 102,424 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 92,945 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,901 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 71,324 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 71,324 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer door handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust clamp on rear silencer missing.

day time running lights not working.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,569 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2014 50,725 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 2 Nov 2013 43,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2013 43,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2012 30,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UJA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LV59 UJA, 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 LV59 UJA registered?

LV59 UJA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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