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HG59 BBE

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 BBE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacement 205 45 17 88wxl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear wheel arch slightly covering fuel filler flap

Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad, requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 80,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacement 205 45 17 88wxl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear wheel arch slightly covering fuel filler flap

Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad, requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 73,293 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,111 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 64,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 59,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,015 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside upper plate heavily corroded also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush has play also (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 59,013 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside upper plate heavily corroded also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bush has play also (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear registration plate bulb weak

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,384 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,415 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 56,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer close to fail advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid had no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust joints (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside h/brake cable collapsing internally (corroded)

slight binding rear brakes

Fail 1 Sep 2017 49,962 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust joints (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside h/brake cable collapsing internally (corroded)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,104 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,056 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 26,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HG59 BBE is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG59 BBE, 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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HG59 BBE is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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