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HJ59 OZS

2009 Fiat 500C

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,491 mi
Last recorded125,491 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OZS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 125,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 111,562 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,907 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 85,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,639 miles

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

corrosion on rear back box outer skin

Fail 3 Sep 2021 73,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on rear back box outer skin

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,949 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,867 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 57,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 55,900 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 55,900 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,967 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 53,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,702 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 47,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box slight rust

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 30,330 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 30,330 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OZS is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OZS, 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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HJ59 OZS is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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