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GL59 NLJ

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,492 mi
Last recorded68,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 NLJ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 68,492 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer, slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 49,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,938 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,048 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 40,048 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,654 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 27,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,341 miles

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

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

nail in nearaside front tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2013 20,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in nearaside 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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GL59 NLJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL59 NLJ, 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 GL59 NLJ registered?

GL59 NLJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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