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GF59 FJY

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,954 mi
Last recorded97,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 FJY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,954 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 16 Jun 2026 97,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 16 Jun 2026 97,953 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Dec 2024 88,961 miles

dog bone engine mount worn

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

gearbox oil leak

nearside inner steering arm worn

Pass 5 Jan 2024 83,427 miles

corrosion rear axle beam

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside inner steering rack arm worn

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,827 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 65,506 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 65,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 64,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 64,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 59,391 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 59,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 54,049 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 54,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe from cat to rear including box (7.1.2)

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working O/S & N/S (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (8.2.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edges wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 49,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,768 miles

Engine - oil Sump corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - lipped edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust box REAR outer skin deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,935 miles

Exhaust REAR back box outer skin deteriorated

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,762 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,655 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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GF59 FJY is a 2009 Fiat 500C 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 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 GF59 FJY, 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 GF59 FJY registered?

GF59 FJY is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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