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HV59 CXU

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 CXU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,520 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 83,662 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axel and components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 80,992 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 80,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 74,281 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,580 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 67,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 61,958 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 55,881 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,792 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded, rear clamp missing and front pipe mounting corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,889 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,850 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 42,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,646 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished.

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,979 miles

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

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,130 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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HV59 CXU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HV59 CXU, 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 HV59 CXU registered?

HV59 CXU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is HV59 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 CXU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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