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LC59 WUM

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,578 mi
Last recorded45,578 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 WUM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 45,578 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 41,199 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 41,199 miles

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

engine fan running constantly

Pass 23 Sep 2023 35,450 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 35,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level topped up

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2022 34,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level topped up

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2021 32,509 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split

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

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 32,509 miles

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

Coolant leak Thermostat housing. Coolant level below minimum ()

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split

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

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 31,386 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 27,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 23,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 19,738 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 13,403 miles

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

The car need to the tracking to prevent a quick wearing of the tyres.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,207 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 9,207 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 8,802 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 8,093 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 6,679 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 WUM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

LC59 WUM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LC59 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 WUM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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