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LY59 FRF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,444 mi
Last recorded18,444 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FRF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 18,444 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 17,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded rear box very corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 15,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 13,871 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect & slightly damp (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit req replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box very corroded

oil low toped up 2ltrs oil

Pass 9 Dec 2021 11,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust very corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 10,317 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust very corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 10,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust very corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 10,267 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

Exhaust flexi-pipe is deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 9,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre cuts outer wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm req replacing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension & components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 9,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 8,075 miles

Nearside Outer sill dented

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 7,323 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 6,361 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 5,483 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 4,426 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 FRF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LY59 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

LY59 FRF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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