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LM59 FCU

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,947 mi
Last recorded171,947 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 FCU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 171,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 164,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 164,573 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 11 Jun 2024 157,492 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 150,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 147,855 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 147,761 miles

Brake cable insecure Both sides (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 144,912 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 135,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 120,572 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,455 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 105,455 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,410 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 93,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,860 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 68,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,451 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,090 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,017 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 FCU 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

LM59 FCU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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