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LS59 OTL

2009 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,931 mi
Last recorded50,931 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 OTL
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 50,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 49,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 46,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 41,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer shell deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2022 38,712 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 38,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 32,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 28,346 miles

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

Nearside mirror secured with tape

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

Offside rear tyre inner / outer edges perished

Rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2019 28,346 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror secured with tape

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

Offside rear tyre inner / outer edges perished

Rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2018 24,897 miles

Both rear tyres outer edges perished

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 24,897 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres outer edges perished

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 22,376 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Fail 7 Jan 2017 22,367 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,131 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,083 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,851 miles

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

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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LS59 OTL is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS59 OTL, 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 LS59 OTL registered?

LS59 OTL is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LS59 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 OTL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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