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LM59 FBC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,921 mi
Last recorded121,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 FBC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 121,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 116,294 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,451 miles

Both rear tyres are perished/cracking

Exhaust system is corroded and flexi is blowing

Front suspension arm rear bushes are slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe and rear axle are corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,460 miles

Front brake flexi exhaust is corroded and blowing

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

Offside Rear tyre is persihed

rear axle, shockers and springs are corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 114,453 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake flexi exhaust is corroded and blowing

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

Offside Rear tyre is persihed

rear axle, shockers and springs are corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door handle on exterior insecure but still operates correctly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 110,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door handle on exterior insecure but still operates correctly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 96,226 miles

Front brake discs are lipped with corrosion

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2018 96,216 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are lipped with corrosion

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,175 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,617 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,091 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 36,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 23,469 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,899 miles

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

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

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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LM59 FBC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 LM59 FBC, 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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What year was LM59 FBC registered?

LM59 FBC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is LM59 FBC safe to buy?

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