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FY59 LCT

2009 Fiat 500

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LCT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 98,805 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 98,709 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 94,260 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2025 94,260 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2024 93,121 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 90,923 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,760 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 86,750 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,464 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 82,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 78,774 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,779 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,774 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,182 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 47,986 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 47,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 38,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,084 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 25,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,523 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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FY59 LCT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY59 LCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY59 LCT registered?

FY59 LCT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is FY59 LCT safe to buy?

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