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LJ59 OYC

2009 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

128,099 mi
Last recorded128,099 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 OYC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 128,099 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise condition of exhaust

Fail 8 Jun 2026 128,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise condition of exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2025 123,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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advise condition of o/s/f headlight

Fail 11 Jun 2025 123,556 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise condition of exhaust

advise condition of o/s/f headlight

Pass 10 May 2024 118,821 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2024 118,816 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Brake lights stay on intermittently. (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 112,505 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 112,505 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 102,755 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,879 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever slight high

rear exhaust box outer layer slight rusted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,597 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 90,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 90,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,016 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 73,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,216 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

high level brake light bulbs not working. less than 50%

Fail 5 Jan 2016 64,216 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

high level brake light bulbs not working. less than 50%

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 54,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,716 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,048 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 33,027 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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LJ59 OYC is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LJ59 OYC, 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 LJ59 OYC registered?

LJ59 OYC is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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