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LV59 XKJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,101 mi
Last recorded71,101 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 XKJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 71,101 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 64,118 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 64,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust / flexi in poor condition

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,638 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,510 miles

Rear both road springs show corrosion

Rear section exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 46,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake pads wearing low ; discs show corrosion

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall repair not recomended

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking between tread

Rear both road springs corroded

rear section exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 46,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres show outer sidewall repairs ; not recomended

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

Nearside Front Outer brake pads wearing low ; discs show corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking between tread

Rear both road springs corroded

rear section exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 42,612 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyres perished

Fail 7 Dec 2017 42,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,089 miles

front tyres have wear on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,919 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 20,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 20,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 11,484 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 XKJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

LV59 XKJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is LV59 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 XKJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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