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LC59 KOD

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 KOD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 91,959 miles

Both number plate lamp covers are missing

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

Tailgate release handle not working, only opens off key

Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,248 miles

Both number plate lamp covers are missing

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle is heavily corroded

Tailgate release handle not working, only opens off key

Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,964 miles

Both number plate lamp bulb covers are missing

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

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

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

Rear axle is quite corroded

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Tailgate release button not working

Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,068 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,287 miles

Drivers exterior door handle broken

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2019 83,147 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clip broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 83,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clip broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,273 miles

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

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2018 76,272 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (1954516) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm and wearing on inner shoulder (1954516) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (1954516) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2016 59,182 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts to the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

exhaust is corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,885 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,430 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,310 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 29,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KOD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KOD, 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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What year was LC59 KOD registered?

LC59 KOD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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