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LO09 XRR

2009 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 XRR
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Outer cv boot greasey

Nearside Front damage to wing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pedal soft

handbrake travel high. advise adjustment

Fail 10 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot greasey

Nearside Front damage to wing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pedal soft

handbrake travel high. advise adjustment

Pass 20 Jun 2024

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,809 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 107,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play parking brake lever has excessive free play and only work at top of lever when applying parking brake (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 95,518 miles

n/s front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 17 May 2021 95,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 14 May 2020 83,732 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 83,722 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system is deteriorated, rear clamp missing and front mount rusted through

nearside park-brake cable is insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,808 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 81,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,712 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 81,712 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,246 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 74,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 66,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,920 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

offside front and nearside rear tyres showing signs of wear.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,354 miles

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

rear exhasut box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2014 53,349 miles

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

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

rear exhasut box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,996 miles

advies o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,996 miles

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

advies o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,882 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 33,875 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LO09 XRR is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LO09 XRR, 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 LO09 XRR registered?

LO09 XRR is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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