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LC59 BVW

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,885 mi
Last recorded85,885 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 BVW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 85,885 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 85,878 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 82,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damged (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 82,708 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 May 2024 77,633 miles

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

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged but not effecting structural strength with in seat belt mounting prescribed area

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened solid beam axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 28 May 2024 77,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged but not effecting structural strength with in seat belt mounting prescribed area

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened solid beam axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,432 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 1 Jun 2022 74,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,511 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,759 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front top mounts corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 70,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front top mounts corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,712 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 59,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,024 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 41,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2014 34,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2013 26,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted in front seat with airbag not turned off

Fail 2 Oct 2013 26,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted in front seat with airbag not turned off

Pass 29 Sep 2012 20,202 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 BVW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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