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LV59 XKZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,220 mi
Last recorded65,220 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 65,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flix pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

breather pipe from rocker cover to air filter housing split

Fail 27 Mar 2026 65,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flix pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

breather pipe from rocker cover to air filter housing split

Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,630 miles

Nearside Front drl not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounting from cat to gearbox broken

Pass 11 Dec 2023 57,981 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,767 miles

clutch noisy

exhaust front / rear / fixings deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2022 54,767 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

clutch noisy

exhaust front / rear / fixings deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2021 53,695 miles

Rear exhaust corrded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 53,695 miles

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

Rear exhaust corrded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 50,413 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,049 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,787 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 43,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,044 miles

rear exhaust outer skin split

Fail 3 Dec 2016 40,042 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak / engine over heating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust outer skin split

Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,181 miles

drivers mirror slightly damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 29,779 miles

rear exaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 22,104 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 22,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 16,904 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 16,904 miles

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

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 XKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

LV59 XKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is LV59 XKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 XKZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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