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LV59 VBU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,695 mi
Last recorded86,695 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,695 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

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

OIL PRESUURE LIGHT INTERMMITENT

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached CLAMP MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

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

OIL PRESUURE LIGHT INTERMMITENT

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 82,841 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,253 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,346 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 54,077 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

front shock top mount cups corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 48,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

front shock top mount cups corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 39,692 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 39,692 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 29,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,273 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 19,273 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 15,208 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 15,208 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 VBU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

LV59 VBU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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