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LY59 EWM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 EWM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror cover missing

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror cover missing

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 48,484 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box heat shield corroded

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Rear wiper worn

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bone buses worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front slight smearing and rubbing

Fail 27 Dec 2023 48,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box heat shield corroded

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Rear wiper worn

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bone buses worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front slight smearing and rubbing

Pass 21 Dec 2022

Rear wiper worn

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box and bracket corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box and bracket corroded

Rear wiper worn

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 43,424 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 43,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 41,351 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 41,349 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 39,155 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 39,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 36,012 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,634 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 33,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 29,865 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 29,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,570 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 25,570 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 21,007 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 16,852 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 16,852 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,028 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 EWM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

LY59 EWM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for LY59 EWM shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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