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HJ59 YWD

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,467 mi
Last recorded98,467 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension plastic bump stop insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance just within limit

Fail 12 Nov 2020 85,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension plastic bump stop insecure

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 71,742 miles

Offside Front o/s/f drl inop

Fail 8 May 2019 71,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front o/s/f drl inop

Pass 9 May 2018 62,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 62,448 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box corroded! (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,365 miles

Centre Rear brake lamp some l.e.ds are not working but meets mot requirements

Fail 11 Mar 2016 48,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear brake lamp some l.e.ds are not working but meets mot requirements

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,483 miles

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

rear tyre signs of slight perishing ok for mot

Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,481 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre signs of slight perishing ok for mot

Fail 7 Mar 2014 33,929 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,929 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,214 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 YWD is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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