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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LR59 NZWMOT history

LR59 NZW is a black petrol Fiat 500 first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LR59 NZW black Fiat 500 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat 500, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,231 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 NZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 NZW was last recorded at 119,231 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,022 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
7,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,231 miles
  • 2025 – 101,260 miles
  • 2024 – 82,157 miles
  • 2023 – 67,190 miles
  • 2022 – 58,543 miles
  • 2021 – 53,592 miles
  • 2019 – 50,526 miles
  • 2018 – 46,241 miles
  • 2017 – 43,055 miles
  • 2016 – 39,116 miles
  • 2015 – 36,227 miles
  • 2014 – 29,604 miles
  • 2013 – 23,451 miles
  • 2012 – 17,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,231 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside and nearside

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,231 miles (+209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,231 miles
    Test number
    510980420582
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail119,022 miles (+17,762)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,022 miles
    Test number
    360242230282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,260 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,260 miles
    Test number
    582764781848
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail101,013 miles (+18,856)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    737748028808
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    536027576232
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail82,156 miles (+14,966)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,156 miles
    Test number
    825159795100
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,190 miles (+8,647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,190 miles
    Test number
    313967378436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,543 miles
    Test number
    274276031321
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail58,543 miles (+4,951)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,543 miles
    Test number
    760589638228
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,592 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,592 miles
    Test number
    556015875916
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe/axle is heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRev counter not working

  11. Fail53,592 miles (+3,066)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,592 miles
    Test number
    783429359684
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Excessively frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective Excessively frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe/axle is heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRev counter not working

  12. Pass50,526 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,526 miles
    Test number
    811113671713
    • AdvisoryRev-counter inoperative

  13. Pass46,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,241 miles
    Test number
    489436023434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,241 miles (+3,186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,241 miles
    Test number
    607827678809
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass43,055 miles (+3,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,055 miles
    Test number
    330100382448
    • AdvisoryRear Back box heavily corroded (STRONG ADVISE)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass39,116 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,116 miles
    Test number
    311368891563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,227 miles
    Test number
    398292146422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,227 miles (+6,623)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,227 miles
    Test number
    201647114910
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass29,604 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    146114834299
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing/cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing/cracking

  20. Fail29,604 miles (+6,153)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    345613934248
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing/cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing/cracking

  21. Pass23,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,451 miles
    Test number
    725158673213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,451 miles (+5,950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,451 miles
    Test number
    668928373259
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass17,501 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,501 miles
    Test number
    898407932262
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded

Questions about LR59 NZW

Does LR59 NZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 NZW is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 NZW?
The MOT on LR59 NZW is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 NZW done?
LR59 NZW was recorded at 119,231 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,503 miles a year.
Has LR59 NZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 NZW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 NZW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 NZW find?
LR59 NZW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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