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LY59 EWG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,098 mi
Last recorded40,098 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,098 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 39,738 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2025 39,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2024 38,678 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2024 38,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2023 37,761 miles

exhaust deteriorated

hand brake lever mechanism movement

Fail 5 Dec 2023 37,761 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

hand brake lever mechanism movement

Pass 5 Dec 2022 36,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 35,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box section deteriorated.

Fail 2 Dec 2021 35,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box section deteriorated.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 34,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Steering malfunction light is coming on instrument display intermittently

Pass 3 Dec 2018 27,982 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 27,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park brake low performance

Pass 13 Dec 2017 21,091 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 17,843 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 15,522 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 15,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 12,946 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 9,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 6,218 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 EWG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

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

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