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LY59 BUV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,356 mi
Last recorded51,356 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 BUV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,356 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 51,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 51,053 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,625 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 49,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Pinch bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,911 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2022 47,911 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 47,822 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2019 43,104 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2019 43,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 39,158 miles

Rear exhsaust box corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2018 39,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhsaust box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 27,262 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 27,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 22,332 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 19,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 16,199 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 12,606 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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LY59 BUV 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 63.2%.

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 LY59 BUV, 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 LY59 BUV registered?

LY59 BUV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is LY59 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 BUV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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