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LV59 XOB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,518 mi
Last recorded32,518 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 32,518 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

under covers

Fail 4 Feb 2026 32,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

under covers

Pass 29 Jan 2025 32,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust rusty

under covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 31,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant on min

Pass 30 Jan 2023 31,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 year old 185/55R15

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & over 10 year old 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 31,322 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,954 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 30,950 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 30,065 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 30,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 28,760 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 27,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 25,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,342 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Tyre wear suggests that the wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,982 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 16,058 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 10,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 XOB 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 82.4%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

LV59 XOB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LV59 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 XOB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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