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LX59 YXE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,349 mi
Last recorded40,349 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 40,349 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 39,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 39,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Back box deteriorating

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 38,255 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Back box deteriorating

Fail 22 Jul 2023 38,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall and cord showing - 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Back box deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2022 37,832 miles

both rear coils springs corroded

front and rear number plate cracked

nearside front tyre perishing

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2022 37,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge/wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear coils springs corroded

front and rear number plate cracked

nearside front tyre perishing

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,222 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 36,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,585 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 47,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 22,146 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,539 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,687 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,366 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 12,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YXE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YXE, 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 LX59 YXE registered?

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

Is LX59 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX59 YXE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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