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LY59 FRR

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,892 mi
Last recorded92,892 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 92,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2022 89,847 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 89,847 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released o/s and n/s (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 Nov 2021 83,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded and clamp missing , but secure.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,039 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,335 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge very much on limit

osf tyre worn on limit

washers weak

Fail 9 Nov 2018 69,332 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nsf tyre worn on edge very much on limit

osf tyre worn on limit

washers weak

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,796 miles

dust covers poor

exhaust rusty

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2017 61,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dust covers poor

exhaust rusty

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,261 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 53,261 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,529 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 43,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 33,238 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,561 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 21,561 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 17,443 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 FRR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

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

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