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LV59 GBO

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 GBO
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 79,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 79,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 75,708 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 75,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 71,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,499 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle, including components, corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2023 66,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle, including components, corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2022 63,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,295 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint blowing, rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,023 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2017 44,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 28,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 20,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,446 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 4,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 1,666 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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LV59 GBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LV59 GBO, 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 LV59 GBO registered?

LV59 GBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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