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KU59 LRZ

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,302 mi
Last recorded137,302 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 LRZ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 137,302 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 132,211 miles

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

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))

parking brake just ment the requirements

Pass 10 May 2024 125,620 miles

Both Rear tyres perishing with the tread

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 125,607 miles

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

Both Rear tyres perishing with the tread

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 121,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 119,396 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,522 miles

Exhaust flexible joint outer cover worn

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Fail 1 Apr 2021 117,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexible joint outer cover worn

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 31 Dec 2019 115,524 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stops misplaced

Unable to open boot lid

Fail 19 Dec 2019 115,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops misplaced

Unable to open boot lid

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,485 miles

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

O/s rear suspension bump stop worn

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

Signs of wear in n/s front suspension strut upper mount

Fail 21 Dec 2018 105,485 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

O/s rear suspension bump stop worn

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

Signs of wear in n/s front suspension strut upper mount

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,256 miles

Center to rear section of exhaust securing clamp missing

Front section of exhaust insecure (hanging bracket corroded and missing)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension strut top mount securing plate corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 93,256 miles

Center to rear section of exhaust securing clamp missing

Front section of exhaust insecure (hanging bracket corroded and missing)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension strut top mount securing plate corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,352 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 84,352 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,281 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 61,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,002 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 40,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,996 miles

front discs worn plus surface corrosion

rear box corroded

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,190 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 16,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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KU59 LRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KU59 LRZ, 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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KU59 LRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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