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F48 LEX

2009 Fiat 500 C

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,945 mi
Last recorded60,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF48 LEX
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 60,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 56,432 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,178 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,972 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,560 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,465 miles

Rear Exhaust tailbox starting to rust

Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,642 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,354 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 27,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,902 miles

o/s/f top suspension mount has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak n/s driveshaft at gearbox

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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F48 LEX is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F48 LEX, 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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What year was F48 LEX registered?

F48 LEX is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is F48 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F48 LEX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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