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DV59 JYP

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,878 mi
Last recorded81,878 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 JYP
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 81,878 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam is heavily corroded by the lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,426 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,545 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 75,357 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,199 miles

Nearside Front lift in suspension top mount bush

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front lift in suspension top mount bush

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 72,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,285 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 70,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,996 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre recommend further inspection ()

Fail 20 Dec 2018 64,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre recommend further inspection ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 61,005 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inoperative

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 Dec 2017 61,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear box corroded

exhaust rear joint clamp missing

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge. advise replacement

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Fail 29 Nov 2016 57,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge. advise replacement

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres beginning to perish

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front clamp corroded

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

exhaust rear clamp missing

n/s brake pad wear indicator wire snapped

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres beginning to perish

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

slight binding on n/s/r brake

vehicle emissions test only just met [co high]

Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front clamp corroded

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

exhaust rear clamp missing

n/s brake pad wear indicator wire snapped

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres beginning to perish

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

slight binding on n/s/r brake

vehicle emissions test only just met [co high]

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,466 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

exhaust rear section clamp corroded and snapped

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire snapped

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres beginning to perish

Fail 6 Nov 2014 51,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

exhaust rear section clamp corroded and snapped

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire snapped

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres beginning to perish

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,217 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

ofside rear hand brake cable outer cover split

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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DV59 JYP is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV59 JYP, 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 DV59 JYP registered?

DV59 JYP is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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