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LC59 UNB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 UNB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 85,299 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

start of corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 15 May 2025 78,929 miles

exhaust outer casing in poor condition

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 55,096 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box Corroded & de-laminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 55,095 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box Corroded & de-laminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 53,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box de-laminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 52,146 miles

Central Rear Upper Hi level Stop lamp inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,687 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 47,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,661 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,098 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 37,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads getting low

front discs worn and badly corroded on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,814 miles

Front brake discs worn and have a rusty inside edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,953 miles

front discs rusty

front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre wall cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,805 miles

Front brake discs have started to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,020 miles

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

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 UNB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

LC59 UNB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is LC59 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 UNB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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