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FY59 TZC

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,796 mi
Last recorded120,796 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,796 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure or damaged but not likely to fall off.

rear axel arm covered in underseal.

Fail 5 Sep 2025 120,791 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure or damaged but not likely to fall off.

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

rear axel arm covered in underseal.

Fail 8 Oct 2024 120,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 119,022 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,745 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 116,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 113,538 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 113,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 109,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,016 miles

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

exhaust back box has surface corrosion,,

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,862 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,862 miles

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

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 TZC is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 TZC registered?

FY59 TZC is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is FY59 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 TZC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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