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LY59 OFV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,563 mi
Last recorded96,563 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 OFV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,563 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,029 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 92,029 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2022 89,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,004 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 79,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 72,374 miles

Offside Front suspension upper mount has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 72,374 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front suspension upper mount has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 66,920 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,553 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,210 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 OFV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

LY59 OFV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is LY59 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 OFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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