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LC51 UCY

2009 Fiat 500

Pink Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,347 mi
Last recorded87,347 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 UCY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2026 87,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 87,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

rear axle beam slightly corroded

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 5 Feb 2025 87,347 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in gearbox (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

rear axle beam slightly corroded

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,680 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper bush /and bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush ,should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside gearbox seal seeping oil.

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine seems to be from breather box/ pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe legs and rear beam axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bothside rear parking brake poor efficiency, should adjust.

Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb could be wrongly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush dibonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper bush /and bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush ,should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside gearbox seal seeping oil.

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine seems to be from breather box/ pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe legs and rear beam axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bothside rear parking brake poor efficiency, should adjust.

Pass 23 Nov 2022 76,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 76,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,788 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 73,788 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,426 miles

Both daylight running lights not working.

Pass 23 Nov 2019 66,181 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2019 66,167 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,235 miles

Offside washer jet poor

Fail 1 Feb 2017 49,235 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside washer jet poor

Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,975 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 37,797 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,485 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)

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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LC51 UCY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Pink with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC51 UCY, 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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LC51 UCY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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