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LV59 VCA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,621 mi
Last recorded46,621 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 46,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 42,974 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2023 42,817 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2022 39,755 miles

engine breather pipe split

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2021 35,844 miles

Centre brake light not working

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 34,688 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,104 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 32,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,870 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has badly worn inner tread

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,830 miles

Offside Front tyre has worn inner tread

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,450 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre has slight worn inner edge

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

Rear Hand brake cable support bracket broken

Fail 10 Jun 2016 22,449 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre has slight worn inner edge

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

Rear Hand brake cable support bracket broken

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,492 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 19,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Nov 2012 10,673 miles

Coolant leak

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 VCA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

LV59 VCA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is LV59 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 VCA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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