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LV59 YCY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,958 mi
Last recorded70,958 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 70,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 60,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 42,157 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 35,037 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,482 miles

exhaust rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front service brake lagging slightly in operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (2mm) cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily perished, tearing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 23,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Leak On Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,554 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear + offside front badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 22,554 miles

Brake performance not tested due to binding (1.2.1 (g))

Service brake excessively binding offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear + offside front badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 19,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 16,680 miles

Both front Tyres perished. 185/55x15

Fail 21 Feb 2018 16,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front Tyres perished. 185/55x15

Pass 7 Mar 2017 12,441 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,115 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 6,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 3,734 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 3,734 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 YCY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

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

Is LV59 YCY safe to buy?

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