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LT59 TGE

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,871 mi
Last recorded51,871 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 TGE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 51,871 miles

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

boot had to be manually opend from in side

front bumper has slight damage

radiator cap missing

Fail 27 Aug 2025 51,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bearing bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bearing bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

boot had to be manually opend from in side

front bumper has slight damage

radiator cap missing

Pass 29 Aug 2024 45,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 36,829 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 36,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 36,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust casing corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 36,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust casing corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,479 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust case corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2021 35,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust case corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 34,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 32,357 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 32,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected white (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 48,457 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 23,613 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 19,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,145 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,279 miles

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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LT59 TGE is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT59 TGE, 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 LT59 TGE registered?

LT59 TGE is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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