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LV59 VBY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,275 mi
Last recorded61,275 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 61,275 miles

Exhaust and rear box surface corrosion

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2025 59,245 miles

Front both top shock mounts worn

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

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

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,263 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,991 miles

middle and rear exhaust sections rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 45,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,185 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 39,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,534 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,623 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,932 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 27,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 26,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,341 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 VBY 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 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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

LV59 VBY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is LV59 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 VBY 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.

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