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HJ59 YWC

2009 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,342 mi
Last recorded115,342 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YWC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 115,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,333 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 103,271 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged inner sidewall tyre slightly mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 96,913 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,764 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 79,806 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 79,806 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 68,676 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust

Fail 20 Sep 2018 68,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (195/45/16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,200 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,066 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,028 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,028 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,888 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,888 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,811 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)

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

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 YWC is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YWC, 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 YWC is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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