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LX59 ULP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,592 mi
Last recorded52,592 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 ULP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 52,592 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 52,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,653 miles

Both rear brake hose support brackets broken

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2024 39,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 38,524 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty and slight blow

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,268 miles

Advise; Rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Fail 26 Aug 2021 36,268 miles

Advise; Rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside handbrake cable brackets broken

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,369 miles

Rear Exhaust rusted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,360 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,340 miles

cut in nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,410 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 14,410 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,819 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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LX59 ULP 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 83.3%.

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 LX59 ULP, 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 LX59 ULP registered?

LX59 ULP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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