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BT09 LBX

2009 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,130 mi
Last recorded158,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 LBX
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 158,130 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear axel corroded not excessive

Pass 23 Aug 2024 152,581 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 152,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 145,702 miles

rear axle corroded not excessive

Fail 4 Aug 2023 145,702 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded not excessive

Pass 27 Jul 2022 138,713 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle slight corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 138,705 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle slight corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 130,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 130,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working and offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam and nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,905 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 120,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 108,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 108,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,042 miles

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

Rear hand brake cables deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,376 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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 30 Aug 2013 48,845 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,007 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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BT09 LBX is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT09 LBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT09 LBX is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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