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FL59 TFV

2009 Fiat 500C

White Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,020 mi
Last recorded80,020 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TFV
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 80,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 74,972 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 74,962 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,516 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,035 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 68,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,269 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 65,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,494 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front flexi deteriorated and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,086 miles

Rear coil spring worn os and ns (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 43,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear coil spring worn os and ns (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,810 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 41,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil light flashing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,506 miles

Boot don't open from handle

Both rear hand brake cables corroded and bubbling on outer insulation

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust clamp broken and corroded but still sucure

Fail 7 Oct 2015 37,506 miles

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

Boot don't open from handle

Both rear hand brake cables corroded and bubbling on outer insulation

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust clamp broken and corroded but still sucure

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,659 miles

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

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

oil light flashing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 27,166 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,933 miles

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

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

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 TFV is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

FL59 TFV is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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