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HJ59 OYW

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,406 mi
Last recorded106,406 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OYW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 106,406 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 106,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,238 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 106,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 106,215 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm req very soon (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust rusty

recommend change all tyres asap

Fail 18 Oct 2024 106,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm req very soon (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,121 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2023 101,121 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,831 miles

rear axle rusty not excessive

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,983 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 66,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 58,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,093 miles

ex front flexi det

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,977 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 40,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,851 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2015 36,851 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 18,861 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

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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HJ59 OYW is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HJ59 OYW, 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 HJ59 OYW registered?

HJ59 OYW is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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