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PE59 LYF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,053 mi
Last recorded130,053 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 LYF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 130,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 117,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,497 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 92,475 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,462 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,606 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 85,190 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 85,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,746 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 71,746 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,486 miles

Front both strut top mount plates VERY rusty

Rear rear exhaust box de laminating

Pass 15 Aug 2015 50,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 50,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,369 miles

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 32,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,395 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 18,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,322 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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PE59 LYF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PE59 LYF, 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 PE59 LYF registered?

PE59 LYF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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