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GU59 NHP

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 NHP
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,057 miles

oil leak

rear suspension and axle badly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 76,057 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

rear suspension and axle badly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 72,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ON - BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ON - BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 72,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded ON - BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ON - BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,919 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 67,919 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR BACK EXHAUST BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 67,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,123 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 63,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Apr 2021 59,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 52,285 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 52,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 45,437 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 41,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,889 miles

cooling fan noise

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2016 39,889 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

cooling fan noise

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,353 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 35,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,773 miles

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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GU59 NHP is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red 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 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 GU59 NHP, 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 GU59 NHP registered?

GU59 NHP is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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