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LY59 FRV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,852 mi
Last recorded58,852 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 58,852 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 58,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 54,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 47,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 43,528 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 43,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,542 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 36,509 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 36,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 34,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 31,391 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 23,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,678 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,092 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 9,322 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 FRV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

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

Is LY59 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 FRV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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