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LL09 EFX

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,413 mi
Last recorded105,413 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 EFX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 105,413 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 105,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 105,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 103,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,381 miles

Central Rear Upper third brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and generally worn low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both , in cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper third brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and generally worn low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both , in cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,360 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle is corroded where rear springs are seated

Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,318 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 86,318 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded in lower seat

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded in lower seat

Fail 17 Nov 2020 80,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded in lower seat

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded in lower seat

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,806 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 74,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,927 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 68,927 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,637 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 56,520 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 56,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,680 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,613 miles

o/s rear tyre inside wall damage

Fail 14 Nov 2014 40,613 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre inside wall damage

Fail 15 Nov 2013 30,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,397 miles

n/s front tyre wall damage

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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LL09 EFX is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LL09 EFX, 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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LL09 EFX is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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