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GJ59 YHO

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,762 mi
Last recorded89,762 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 88,755 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 88,750 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 87,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 80,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,811 miles

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 72,787 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,403 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 62,403 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,841 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Fail 4 Jan 2016 40,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,125 miles

rear box corroded slightly

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 YHO is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ59 YHO, 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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What year was GJ59 YHO registered?

GJ59 YHO is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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