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L300 CYC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,111 mi
Last recorded60,111 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 CYC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 60,111 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 58,931 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 58,931 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 54,735 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 50,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,944 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,981 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 35,809 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,273 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 28,156 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 20,391 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,825 miles

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

rear section of exhaust corroded and cat bracket broken

Fail 17 Oct 2013 16,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear section of exhaust corroded and cat bracket broken

Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,136 miles

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

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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L300 CYC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L300 CYC, 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 L300 CYC registered?

L300 CYC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is L300 CYC safe to buy?

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