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HJ59 PBY

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,244 mi
Last recorded64,244 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 64,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer/plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

covers obscuring view of brake & fuel lines

Fail 12 Dec 2025 64,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front running lamp not working

Rear exhaust deteriorated

covers obscuring view of brake & fuel lines

Pass 12 Dec 2024 60,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front running lamp not working

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 57,120 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,696 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 53,696 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,031 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 48,031 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,396 miles

Nearside Front running lamp not working

Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,509 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,068 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Rear silencer starting to corode

Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 33,868 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment also top securing nut and plate badly rusted. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,389 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2013 17,564 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,139 miles

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 PBY is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBY, 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 PBY registered?

HJ59 PBY is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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