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LR59 VCA

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,266 mi
Last recorded98,266 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 VCA
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 98,266 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 97,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,517 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,585 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,263 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,836 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

exhaust rear silencer, outer skin is corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,276 miles

Exhaust rear sections deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,590 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,587 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,309 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,699 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,838 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 18,081 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,081 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 VCA is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCA, 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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What year was LR59 VCA registered?

LR59 VCA is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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