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EA59 XLG

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,180 mi
Last recorded117,180 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 XLG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,180 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 116,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,769 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 99,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 92,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped on inner edge

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2015 92,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped on inner edge

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn very low

Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,814 miles

TAILBOX outer casing corroded

rear pads 3/4 worn

Fail 28 Nov 2012 55,814 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

TAILBOX outer casing corroded

rear pads 3/4 worn

Fail 14 Feb 2012 36,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off-side front top strutt mount slight play

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

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 XLG is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EA59 XLG, 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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EA59 XLG is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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