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LU09 FCU

2013 Fiat 500L

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,416 mi
Last recorded74,416 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 500L54,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU09 FCU
MakeFiat
Model500L
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 66,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 64,387 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 64,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,881 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,939 miles

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,815 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 51,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 47,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,197 miles

Both rear tyres castellated

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 32,511 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has no visual tread on edge.Has cuts in side wall on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has no visual tread on edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to perish in treads

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 25,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has no visual tread on edge.Has cuts in side wall on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has no visual tread on edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to perish in treads

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500L?

Based on 209,749 MOT tests across 19,278 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,764
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
19,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,767
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LU09 FCU is a 2013 Fiat 500L in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500L models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 54,867 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 500L fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LU09 FCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500L typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LU09 FCU registered?

LU09 FCU is a 2013 Fiat 500L, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is LU09 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU09 FCU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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