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ST09 LJZ

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,180 mi
Last recorded60,180 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 LJZ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 60,180 miles

Offside Front seat tilt not working

Fail 31 Mar 2026 60,179 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat tilt not working

Pass 28 Mar 2025 58,090 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 58,090 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps due to broken wires (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 53,475 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking

nearside Front slight play in macpherson strut

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in macpherson strut

Fail 5 Jun 2023 53,130 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. wont fold down (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in macpherson strut

Pass 6 Jun 2022 52,370 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 51,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,678 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,849 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 44,849 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,223 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,752 miles

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

boot handle not working

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,699 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 26,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,844 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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ST09 LJZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red 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 ST09 LJZ, 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 ST09 LJZ registered?

ST09 LJZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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