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LC59 FBA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,434 mi
Last recorded79,434 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 FBA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 79,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 74,369 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,374 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from bell housing (Transmission also extremely noisy) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Coil spring & Axle spring cup heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Coil spring & Axle spring cup heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 57,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear warning wire adrift/loose & wire broken

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal appears to be leaking Transmission misted in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Appears to be leaking & has some reduction in damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Drivers door exterior handle loose/adrift but operates door correctly

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little to no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust tail box corroded but not leaking & adequately retained

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,795 miles

Front Brake pad warning wire broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 29,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly parking brake has excessive travel (1.3.1 (c))

both front tyres are perish

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust rear box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,021 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,462 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 22,461 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washers need adjusting

Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,767 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 15,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 13,136 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 10,179 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 FBA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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