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EA59 GVC

2009 Fiat 500C

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 GVC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 84,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 82,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,531 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroding

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 67,376 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,439 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2021 62,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,678 miles

Air con leak adjacent to pump

Coolant leak also coolant level is low ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,171 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 57,171 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,722 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,005 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,894 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,895 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,745 miles

slight binding on both rear brake drums

Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,835 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,585 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

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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EA59 GVC is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA59 GVC, 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 EA59 GVC registered?

EA59 GVC is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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