2009 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · LD59 LZL
2009 Fiat 500 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 55,427 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 500
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD59 LZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 55,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD59 LZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Fiat 500 (LD59 LZL) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear service brakes (1.2.1 (f))”.
LD59 LZL Mileage History
- 12/08/202351,861 mi
- 12/08/202452,834 mi+973 mi
- 21/08/202452,847 mi+13 mi
- 05/08/202554,010 mi+1,163 mi
- 11/08/202655,427 mi+1,417 mi
Average of roughly 1,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 500 (Type 312)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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