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LG59 HPL

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,966 mi
Last recorded39,966 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 HPL
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,966 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 38,938 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 38,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside ADVISE DAY LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,689 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 35,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged RUN FLAT DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 33,416 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,002 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 31,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside DAY LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 29,471 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 29,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,656 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 26,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported BRAKET BROKEN (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 23,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 19,525 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 19,524 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,409 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 10 May 2013 13,244 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 13,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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LG59 HPL is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG59 HPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG59 HPL registered?

LG59 HPL is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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