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LR59 AYB

2009 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,959 mi
Last recorded117,959 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 AYB
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,959 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 117,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge// 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both sides Rear parking Brake cables clips or supports damaged/broken cables adequately supported

Pass 14 Jan 2025 110,703 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 110,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Dec 2024 109,949 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both sides (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,332 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 99,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,302 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 89,219 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,519 miles

o/s n/s lower arm dust covers perishing

surface corrosion rear axle,rear springs

Fail 27 May 2021 85,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

o/s n/s lower arm dust covers perishing

surface corrosion rear axle,rear springs

Pass 1 Apr 2020 79,241 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 79,222 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,155 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,271 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,675 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,441 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 31 Aug 2017 58,441 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silncer clamp (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre uneven wear

rear exhaust silncer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 48,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 40,110 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,762 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,277 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers smear and split

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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LR59 AYB is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR59 AYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR59 AYB is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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