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LM59 FCX

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 FCX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 71,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

nearside rear bump stop loose

rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 14 Oct 2025 71,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

nearside rear bump stop loose

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2024 70,120 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

nearside rear bump stop loose

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,476 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (borderline pass)

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

nearside rear bump stop loose

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

nearside rear bump stop loose

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,854 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Exhaust flexi and rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,928 miles

Exhaust front flexible section and rear box are corroded and blowing slightly

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

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensor

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 57,319 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,466 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,093 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamp is missing

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

Rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 34,062 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 29,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,677 miles

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

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 FCX is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FCX, 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 FCX registered?

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

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