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LC59 WVB

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,130 mi
Last recorded80,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 80,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,135 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp

Both front top mounts worn

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Both rear shock bushes worn

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Slight exhaust leak

Rear Exhaust silencer weak / rusty

Unable to open boot

Fail 6 Jan 2025 77,135 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both rear shock bushes worn

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Both front shock absorbers damp

Both front top mounts worn

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Slight exhaust leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer weak / rusty

Unable to open boot

Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2022 69,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,041 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 64,041 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,373 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 62,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,559 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 47,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear box corroded

handbrake cables rusty/split

Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges.

nails in offside rear tyre.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 39,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nails in offside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,160 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 27,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,166 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,947 miles

N/S/F Tyre low tread

Nail in N/S/R Tyre tread

O/S/F Tyre low tread

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 WVB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WVB, 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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LC59 WVB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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