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LC59 BVX

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 BVX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 105,557 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 105,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 104,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy corrosion on most of exhaust

Fail 11 Nov 2021 100,439 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears near rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy corrosion on most of exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake flexi hose mounting point corroded and nearly broken through

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 94,174 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake flexi mount rusted and nearly broken

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 94,014 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake flexi mount rusted and nearly broken

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,192 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 129,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,517 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 71,444 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable insecure nearside rear (3.5.1d)

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported nearside rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 57,756 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,334 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 52,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box weak and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,855 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 41,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 31,070 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,156 miles

fuel light on

slight binding on rear brakes

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 BVX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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