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DE59 FWY

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,658 mi
Last recorded123,658 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FWY
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 123,658 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,921 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,737 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer baffle rattling (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s rear suspension bump stop loose.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 109,737 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer baffle rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s rear suspension bump stop loose.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,837 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 108,837 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,991 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 105,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,223 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside driveshaft seal weeping oil

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2019 102,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside driveshaft seal weeping oil

Rear coil springs corroding

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 10 Mar 2018 96,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,043 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 89,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 May 2016 84,750 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve cracking

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

Offside Front tyre valve cracking

high level stop lamp has light sources not illuminating but not more than 50%

Fail 10 May 2016 84,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre valve cracking

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

Offside Front tyre valve cracking

high level stop lamp has light sources not illuminating but not more than 50%

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,813 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn inside edge

Offside Driving light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust clamp loose

Fail 18 Jan 2016 83,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn inside edge

Offside Driving light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust clamp loose

Pass 15 Nov 2014 71,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 54,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise n/s and o/s front bottom ball joint rubbers slight perished

advise n/s front inner cv boot slight misting

Pass 17 Nov 2012 38,510 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)

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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DE59 FWY is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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 DE59 FWY, 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 DE59 FWY registered?

DE59 FWY is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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