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LY59 FRJ

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,345 mi
Last recorded15,345 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FRJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 15,345 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 15,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 15,082 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 14,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 14,619 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 14,260 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 13,881 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 13,190 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 12,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 11,679 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 10,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 9,992 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 9,097 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 8,050 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 FRJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FRJ, 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 LY59 FRJ registered?

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

Is LY59 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 FRJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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