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LY59 OJG

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,610 mi
Last recorded43,610 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 43,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 40,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also damping effect slightly reduced (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also damping effect slightly reduced (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2025 40,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also damping effect slightly reduced (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also damping effect slightly reduced (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2024 30,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and some cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Beam axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2024 30,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and some cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Beam axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2023 19,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2022 13,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 12,832 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 12,550 miles

Front discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

wet test

Fail 21 Dec 2020 12,550 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

wet test

Pass 18 Jul 2019 11,352 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 10,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 9,177 miles

atten n/s washer

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,024 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 8,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 6,489 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 6,489 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 5,235 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 3,799 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 OJG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJG, 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 OJG registered?

LY59 OJG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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