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FY59 VZE

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,530 mi
Last recorded88,530 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 VZE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 88,530 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2025 88,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,766 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,771 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,259 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 64,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,865 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2019 58,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,139 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2018 51,137 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,683 miles

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

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

Rear siliencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,670 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 35,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads wearing low ?

osf tyre worn low on inner edge.rear tyres wearing low on outer edge sections!

rear silencer skin crumbling.

Pass 18 May 2015 35,432 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads wearing low ?

osf tyre worn low on inner edge.rear tyres wearing low on outer edge sections!

rear silencer skin crumbling.

Pass 22 May 2014 28,087 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 28,054 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 20,447 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,531 miles

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 VZE is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

FY59 VZE is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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