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LV59 XKO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,878 mi
Last recorded78,878 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 78,878 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 78,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,914 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,363 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 72,362 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,225 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system rusted

Nearside Day running lamp insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Main beam unit insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 68,220 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system rusted

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Day running lamp insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Main beam unit insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,409 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Slight movement in front top suspension mounts

Slight movement in offside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Pass 17 Nov 2018 57,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 57,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,493 miles

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust silencer outer shield corroded but no leaks

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

Nearside Rear road wheel slight binding when rotated by hand

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,864 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,510 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 41,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,642 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 22,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 9,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut on the side wall, no cords exposed

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 XKO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

LV59 XKO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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