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LC59 BFM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,899 mi
Last recorded68,899 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 BFM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 68,899 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 64,974 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,646 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,152 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,111 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking outer wall

Fail 9 Oct 2017 37,111 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking outer wall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 29,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 25,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,282 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,677 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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LC59 BFM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 LC59 BFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC59 BFM registered?

LC59 BFM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is LC59 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 BFM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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