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CX59 ZHO

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 ZHO
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 97,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 97,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 96,377 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 96,377 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 95,559 miles

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,897 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 86,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,137 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 84,137 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,683 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 76,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,512 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 58,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 46,256 miles

Both rear tyres worn on legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,381 miles

rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,612 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated / corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 27,612 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated / corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,922 miles

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

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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CX59 ZHO is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX59 ZHO, 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 CX59 ZHO registered?

CX59 ZHO is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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