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L8 YYL

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,977 mi
Last recorded93,977 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 YYL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 93,977 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,733 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,537 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,670 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,182 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracks around tread area

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion around silencer

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Sep 2018 60,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,101 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded and showing signs of age

Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,395 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,491 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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L8 YYL is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L8 YYL, 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 L8 YYL registered?

L8 YYL is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is L8 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 YYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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