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FL59 RCU

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,976 mi
Last recorded52,976 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 RCU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 52,976 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 52,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 51,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 50,995 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from oil seal at driveshaft input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

outer skin of backbox heavily corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2023 50,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from oil seal at driveshaft input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

outer skin of backbox heavily corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,383 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 50,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 49,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 47,044 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,354 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 41,272 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,202 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,852 miles

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

rear exhut box corroded/no gas leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,744 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracks

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 33,744 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracks

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,171 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut to o/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,077 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,510 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,508 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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FL59 RCU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FL59 RCU, 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 FL59 RCU registered?

FL59 RCU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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