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LC59 RZJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,496 mi
Last recorded82,496 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 RZJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,496 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake cable tied to brake hose ,

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

Rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Oct 2024 76,697 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,052 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,405 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 68,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and just about to go through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 56,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,258 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 41,502 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 38,167 miles

Rear tyres have slight deterioration

Fail 14 Nov 2017 38,110 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres have slight deterioration

Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,130 miles

n/s rear brkt on handbrake cable broken off

Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,192 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 11,699 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 RZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC59 RZJ registered?

LC59 RZJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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The MOT history for LC59 RZJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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