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GF59 UMH

2009 Fiat 500C

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,855 mi
Last recorded32,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 UMH
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 32,855 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 32,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 31,538 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 31,535 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 30,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 30,153 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 28,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 28,148 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 28,148 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 26,936 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 26,934 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 25,280 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 25,280 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 23,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 20,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,310 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 13,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 13,160 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 10,130 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 7,259 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 UMH is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF59 UMH registered?

GF59 UMH is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is GF59 UMH safe to buy?

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