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DE59 YFZ

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,490 mi
Last recorded30,490 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 YFZ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 30,490 miles

Front and Rear number plates cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 30,485 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber has gone hard (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber has gone hard. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,573 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 29,569 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corrosion at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,399 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear noise from brake drum when rotated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog/cat bed fitted ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer has some corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2023 28,399 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear noise from brake drum when rotated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog/cat bed fitted ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer has some corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2022 27,415 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 26,569 miles

All underside of the car corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear seats full unable too check rear seat belts

Pass 12 Nov 2020 24,753 miles

All underside of the car corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seats down unable to check seat belts

Pass 11 Nov 2019 23,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Seat full unable to check seat belt

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 22,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged(185/55 15V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot release lever defective

daytime running lights not working

Pass 14 Nov 2017 20,142 miles

both front shock absorbers top mounts corroded

exhaust rear box deteriorating

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2017 20,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

both front shock absorbers top mounts corroded

exhaust rear box deteriorating

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2016 17,971 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 17,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 16,165 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 14,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 11,389 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 8,468 miles

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 YFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFZ, 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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DE59 YFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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