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DV59 VBJ

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,656 mi
Last recorded44,656 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 VBJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 44,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 41,348 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 41,348 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 39,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 37,071 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 34,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,269 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,072 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 30,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 28,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,902 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 16,929 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 12,397 miles

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 VBJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

DV59 VBJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is DV59 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 VBJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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