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CY09 LYC

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,791 mi
Last recorded89,791 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 LYC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,791 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear section rusty

general corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 21 Feb 2026 89,783 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt jammed and not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault warning light staying on all time (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear section rusty

general corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 10 May 2025 89,781 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

general surface rust to rear suspension components

Pass 2 May 2024 83,654 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 83,567 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 72,402 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 72,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 63,584 miles

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2020 60,252 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 60,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS...

Fail 5 Apr 2019 52,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS...

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,302 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 43,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,803 miles

Front exhaust bracket is broken

Not all of centre stop light is working

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,272 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 26,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 25,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 20,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 20,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 16,416 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2012 13,828 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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CY09 LYC is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CY09 LYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was CY09 LYC registered?

CY09 LYC is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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