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SY59 LVZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,697 mi
Last recorded60,697 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 LVZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 60,697 miles

Boot faulty but still able to open

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 60,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Boot faulty but still able to open

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,821 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a metal object inside

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

Rear Tyres cracking due to age

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Sep 2021 56,788 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has a metal object inside

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

Rear Tyres cracking due to age

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Sep 2020 53,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 53,580 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 46,168 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2017 42,293 miles

front disc ,pads wearing

Rear exhaust box corroded.

both front wiper blades wearing.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,463 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,164 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 31,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 8,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 30 Aug 2012 8,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach chords

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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SY59 LVZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY59 LVZ, 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 SY59 LVZ registered?

SY59 LVZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is SY59 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 LVZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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