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GY59 YLJ

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,770 mi
Last recorded107,770 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 YLJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,770 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,125 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 79,249 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,596 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,282 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 75,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper nearside & offside McPherson strutt mountings slight play

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer housing split (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

The rear exhaust box is deteriorating & the exhaust system is corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 75,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper nearside & offside McPherson strutt mountings slight play

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer housing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted a 24" Aero wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

The rear exhaust box is deteriorating & the exhaust system is corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,649 miles

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

Thbe daytime running lights are not working

The rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2018 71,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Thbe daytime running lights are not working

The rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,709 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 15 Nov 2017 67,709 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box deteriorating (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Fail 4 Nov 2015 59,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded ( not blowing )

Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer wall

ofside rear lamp cluster contaminated with condensation

rear exhaust silencer detriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2013 42,666 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer wall

ofside rear lamp cluster contaminated with condensation

rear exhaust silencer detriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,919 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 39,870 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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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GY59 YLJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY59 YLJ, 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.

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What year was GY59 YLJ registered?

GY59 YLJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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