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Fiat 500C

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LB09 UPKMOT history

LB09 UPK is a red petrol Fiat 500C first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 48,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,576 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 UPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 UPK was last recorded at 48,576 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 4,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2014: 21,802 miles, lower than 72,220 miles on 25 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,146 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,430 miles
Average per year
2,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,576 miles
  • 2025 – 44,146 miles
  • 2024 – 43,762 miles
  • 2023 – 41,797 miles
  • 2022 – 39,421 miles
  • 2021 – 36,987 miles
  • 2020 – 35,162 miles
  • 2019 – 34,605 miles
  • 2018 – 33,890 miles
  • 2017 – 32,230 miles
  • 2016 – 30,309 miles
  • 2015 – 26,044 miles
  • 2014 – 21,802 miles
  • 2013 – 72,220 miles
  • 2012 – 12,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,576 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,576 miles
    Test number
    359069212296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail48,576 miles (+4,430)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,576 miles
    Test number
    153911158459
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass44,146 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,146 miles
    Test number
    291507596352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,141 miles (+379)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    505548691850
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass43,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    43,762 miles
    Test number
    793764378127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper attachment ,mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail43,762 miles (+1,965)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,762 miles
    Test number
    639082554402
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush de bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper attachment ,mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass41,797 miles (+2,376)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,797 miles
    Test number
    531651245037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

  8. Pass39,421 miles (+2,434)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,421 miles
    Test number
    631109394541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

  9. Pass36,987 miles (+1,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,987 miles
    Test number
    885289292575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corrosion

  10. Pass35,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    782863288015
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

  11. Fail35,162 miles (+557)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    473497754459
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake. (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

  12. Pass34,605 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    34,605 miles
    Test number
    564433676411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,890 miles (+1,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,890 miles
    Test number
    600375031537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 185/55 x 15 82 h (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass32,230 miles (+1,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,230 miles
    Test number
    844836832512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 185/55 x 15 82 h (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,309 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,309 miles
    Test number
    914450308255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,044 miles (+4,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,044 miles
    Test number
    278018195456
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass21,802 miles (-50,418)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,802 miles
    Test number
    237952704281
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass72,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,220 miles
    Test number
    339796903405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,189 miles (+5,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,189 miles
    Test number
    959696103235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass12,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,118 miles
    Test number
    955730202298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 UPK

Does LB09 UPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 UPK is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 UPK?
The MOT on LB09 UPK is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 UPK done?
LB09 UPK was recorded at 48,576 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,677 miles a year.
Has LB09 UPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 UPK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 UPK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 UPK find?
LB09 UPK passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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