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LC59 BFN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,060 mi
Last recorded160,060 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 BFN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 160,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust baffles rattling

Fail 6 Oct 2025 160,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front nearside tyre tread worn on edge

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn on edgde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust stystem corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 153,649 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 147,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder - 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 146,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder - 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front shock absorber is covered in fluid

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 142,368 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 142,360 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 138,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 133,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiring harness into the tailgate loose

Fail 22 Sep 2020 133,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiring harness into the tailgate loose

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,013 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Wiring to boot (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 130,013 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Wiring to boot (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,825 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 118,209 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,896 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 109,896 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,613 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 101,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,546 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

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 BFN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 LC59 BFN, 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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LC59 BFN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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