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PE59 LYJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,249 mi
Last recorded124,249 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,249 miles

Coil spring corroded osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 16 Nov 2022 124,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant level low on minimum,advise

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn excessively,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,178 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake lever has travel,advise (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,254 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner and outer edges cracking,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 20 Oct 2020 107,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner and outer edges cracking,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 96,666 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle broken but still functional

Fail 15 Nov 2018 76,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle broken but still functional

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,454 miles

Central Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corroded rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust is corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 19 Nov 2015 44,174 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check certain items, due to undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,205 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 33,205 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,900 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 25,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,592 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 LYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PE59 LYJ, 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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PE59 LYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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