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LT59 TPZ

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,178 mi
Last recorded85,178 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 TPZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,049 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 83,016 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle very rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2023 78,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle very rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,950 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 62,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,703 miles

nearside rear footbrake grabbing slightly

offside rear foot and handbrake low

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,807 miles

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

rear axle rusty

rear section of exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,806 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front tyres starting to perish

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2017 48,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front tyres starting to perish

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,079 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

engine coolant leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 45,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer shoulder areas (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

engine coolant leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,255 miles

advise nearside rear tyre is perished

advise rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre is perished

advise rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,757 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall condition.

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall condition.

offside rear tyre inner sidewall condition.

rear silencer condition.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper blade condition.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper blade condition.

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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LT59 TPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT59 TPZ, 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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LT59 TPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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