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LM59 FBB

2009 Fiat 500C

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,880 mi
Last recorded111,880 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 FBB
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 111,880 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 107,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,840 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 107,838 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 107,821 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged showing signs of being run flat on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure bracket broken

both rear bump stops insecure

rear exhaust clamp missing and rear box outer skin loose

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,523 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT DOWN PIPE AND HANGER IN POOR CONDITION STRONG ADVISE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR BACK BOX CLAP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket damage STRONG ADVISE (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 100,393 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT DOWN PIPE AND HANGER IN POOR CONDITION STRONG ADVISE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR BACK BOX CLAP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket damage STRONG ADVISE (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 92,334 miles

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

Rear back box clamp missing but joint seized together

drivers seat fore and aft adjuster lever stiff and clunky but works

exhaust flexi section damaged

hand brake slighty ill adjusted

no access to rear seat belts clothing on seat

Fail 6 Feb 2021 91,974 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction L plate in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no effort until the top of the levers stroke (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly tapering on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat fore and aft adjuster feels clunky but works at time of test

exhaust back box joint clamp missing but joint corroded tight also box corroded

exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,689 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 86,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,775 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides cracking but not split through (5.3.4 (b) (i))

breather hose between rocker cover and air box was off - reattached

engine/gearbox stabiliser link incorrectly fitted and rubbing on subframe mounting

Fail 11 Jan 2019 75,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also tapered edges (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides cracking but not split through (5.3.4 (b) (i))

breather hose between rocker cover and air box was off - reattached

engine/gearbox stabiliser link incorrectly fitted and rubbing on subframe mounting

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,349 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,614 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,678 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 50,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,554 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 41,554 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,454 miles

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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LM59 FBB is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LM59 FBB, 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 LM59 FBB registered?

LM59 FBB is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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