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FE59 TZW

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,172 mi
Last recorded111,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 TZW
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 111,172 miles

Both front suspension spring top mounts deteriorated

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated ( down pipe )

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ( offside reads lower )

Rear axel beam corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 105,051 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever travel slightly high

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,684 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 99,359 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 94,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,434 miles

Offside Front tyre nail in

Fail 29 Aug 2017 78,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre nail in

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,633 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 70,633 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,483 miles

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

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

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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FE59 TZW is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE59 TZW, 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 FE59 TZW registered?

FE59 TZW is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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