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DY59 VPU

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,079 mi
Last recorded79,079 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 VPU
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 79,079 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 79,079 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 76,568 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2021 62,729 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,435 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,017 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 55,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,914 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,813 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 37,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 32,174 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,202 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,686 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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DY59 VPU is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DY59 VPU, 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 DY59 VPU registered?

DY59 VPU is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is DY59 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 VPU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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