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EF59 DMU

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,490 mi
Last recorded87,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DMU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 87,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 87,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 76,367 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,257 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,070 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 67,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit boot loom (4.11 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,701 miles

clutch slipping.

front brake discs are heavily lipped.

front brake pads appear low.

offside rear wheel has a slight bind.

oil leaking around gearbox.

slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 62,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount. (2.7.4)

offside rear wheel has a slight bind.

oil leaking around gearbox.

slight blow from rear exhaust joint.

clutch slipping.

front brake discs are heavily lipped.

front brake pads appear low.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount. (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front headlamp fixings damaged affecting headlamp alignment

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 54,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front headlamp fixings damaged affecting headlamp alignment

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,380 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,185 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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EF59 DMU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF59 DMU, 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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EF59 DMU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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