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CV59 OTR

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,136 mi
Last recorded132,136 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 OTR
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 132,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 128,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,708 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

offside front tyre perishing slightly

rear suspension cross member corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shockabsorbers top rubbers play

handbrake performance low may need attention shortly

offside and nearside front brake discs and pads corroded and worn

offside and nearside rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,501 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shockabsorber bushes perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2020 101,501 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shockabsorber bushes perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 81,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,013 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

front brake pads low

offside front shockabsorber slight leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,808 miles

Chip in centre screen

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,852 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2013 43,354 miles

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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CV59 OTR is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV59 OTR, 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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What year was CV59 OTR registered?

CV59 OTR is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is CV59 OTR safe to buy?

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