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LV59 ULX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,307 mi
Last recorded71,307 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 71,307 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 71,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 70,420 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/S DOOR INTERMITTENTLY NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 56,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering component casing not properly attached track rod end (2.1.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged connected to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 52,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter perishing (strong advise) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front day time running light does not work

Offside Rear flexible brake hose not fully secure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 52,974 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected stone chip in zone A in the swept area over 10mm (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter perishing (strong advise) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front day time running light does not work

Offside Rear flexible brake hose not fully secure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,561 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 48,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 47,466 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,866 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 45,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,250 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,517 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 40,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

rear brake application uneven o/ s low and binding (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,015 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 35,015 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,705 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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2014 17,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 4,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2012 3,246 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 ULX 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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

LV59 ULX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 November 2009.

Is LV59 ULX safe to buy?

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