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EJ59 MHY

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,345 mi
Last recorded128,345 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 MHY
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,345 miles

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

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 3 Dec 2021 121,601 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,026 miles

both strut top mountings have lift and play

various body and bumper damage including the front number plate cracked

various rear suspension component corrosion and the rear exhaust silencer is corroded and in poor condition but not leaking

various stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 30 Nov 2020 111,026 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet insecure (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S strut top mounting has slight lift and the O/S strut top mounting has more lift and all direction of movement

N/S/R indicator bulb discoloured

O/S/F tyre worn to 2mm and is badly worn on the inside edge and the N/S/F tyre is worn to 3mm but the tyre is heavily perished

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

coolant is on the minimum mark

various body and bumper damage including the front number plate cracked

various rear suspension component corrosion and the rear exhaust silencer is corroded and in poor condition but not leaking

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 21 May 2019 95,752 miles

both top strut mountings have lift

centre console has a switch panel insecure

various body/bumper damage including the wheels are curbed and both rear wheels have flat spots on the inner edge

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody component corrosion including the exhaust system

Fail 21 May 2019 95,752 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

O/S/R bump stop insecure

both top strut mountings have lift

centre console has a switch panel insecure

various body/bumper damage including the wheels are curbed and both rear wheels have flat spots on the inner edge

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody component corrosion including the exhaust system

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,744 miles

various underbody component corrosion including exhaust system

both rear wheels have slight flat spots on inner edge

n/s/f strut top mounting has slight lift

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 7 Jun 2018 88,744 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

both offside wheels have slight flat spots on inner edge

n/s/f strut top mounting has slight lift

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

various underbody component corrosion including exhaust system

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,385 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 82,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 71,144 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre bold inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 58,547 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 46,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2014 46,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,386 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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EJ59 MHY is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ59 MHY, 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 EJ59 MHY registered?

EJ59 MHY is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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