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GJ59 SFZ

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

77,644 mi
Last recorded77,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 SFZ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,644 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 77,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 73,108 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2023 68,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,065 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 59,064 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both front (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,369 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 53,369 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 53,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear exhausts poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2020 46,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,128 miles

Front Upper play in suspension top mountings both

Front Upper suspension mounting top plates corroded both

Nearside Rear worn 3/4mm + edge wear + sidewalls deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre worn 3/4mm + edge wear + sidwalls deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2019 35,088 miles

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

Front Upper play in suspension top mountings both

Front Upper suspension mounting top plates corroded both

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Rear worn 3/4mm + edge wear + sidewalls deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre worn 3/4mm + edge wear + sidwalls deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,827 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly + upper mounting corroded (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly + top mount deteriorated (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated sidewall

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,218 miles

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

rear exhaust box deteriating and has slight blow

Fail 18 Jan 2017 25,218 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

rear exhaust box deteriating and has slight blow

Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,935 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 22,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air filter breather pipe split

fumes getting intro car

rear exhaust box corroded and starting to blow

wires to number plate lights in boot split and chaffed through

Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,737 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2012 9,636 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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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GJ59 SFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GJ59 SFZ, 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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GJ59 SFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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