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LC59 EFE

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,220 mi
Last recorded32,220 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 EFE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 32,220 miles

General under body corrosion.

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 30,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm and slightly wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm and slightly wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 28,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear OUTER CASING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 28,209 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear OUTER CASING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 25,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEAR BOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear OUTER CASING CORRODED,ON EXHAUST BOX.

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFARME (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,994 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 23,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 22,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 20,227 miles

Nearside Rear OUTER CASING ON REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 18,209 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 18,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 16,262 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 15,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,544 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 13,542 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,064 miles

day time running lights not switched on,

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,934 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 7,477 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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LC59 EFE is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC59 EFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC59 EFE is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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