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FL59 TEJ

2009 Fiat 500C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,713 mi
Last recorded63,713 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TEJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 63,713 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 63,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 43,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 33,925 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,868 miles

Central brake light leds inop

Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,663 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 29,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,006 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,475 miles

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

slight lift in both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,474 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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FL59 TEJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

FL59 TEJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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