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FY59 MXT

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,731 mi
Last recorded117,731 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 MXT
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 117,731 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded beneath coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded beneath coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Possible fluid leak inside nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,472 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension

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

Underside corrosion in various places

Fail 4 Oct 2024 112,444 miles

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

Corrosion to rear suspension

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

Underside corrosion in various places

Pass 30 Sep 2023 105,904 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,117 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 102,106 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 94,049 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 85,067 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2018 75,128 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 75,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 70,408 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 70,407 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,291 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 47,264 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,737 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 39,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

back box corroded but not holed

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,162 miles

n/s/f wiper split at ends

Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,280 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 23,276 miles

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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FY59 MXT is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY59 MXT, 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 FY59 MXT registered?

FY59 MXT is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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