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CY59 BTV

2009 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,312 mi
Last recorded162,312 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 BTV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 162,312 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 162,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 151,926 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 151,917 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension component insecurely attached pin on rear axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 145,372 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2022 145,321 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front passenger outside door handle insecure but not likely to come off

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 138,429 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 138,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,298 miles

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

o/s handbrake bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,778 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 101,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dampness on n/s front strut

inner edge worn o/s front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,263 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

child seats fitted

dampness on n/s front strut area?

Fail 27 Oct 2015 93,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

child seats fitted

dampness on n/s front strut area?

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,894 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,065 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Slight corrosion on exhaust back box

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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CY59 BTV is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CY59 BTV, 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 CY59 BTV registered?

CY59 BTV is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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