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LC59 RAC

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,084 mi
Last recorded102,084 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 RAC
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 96,017 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,708 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,121 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 79,121 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,633 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 61,633 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,110 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 59,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,254 miles

Exhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,254 miles

Exhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,210 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking up on outer wall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,752 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 RAC is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAC, 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 RAC is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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