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HV59 UBZ

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,594 mi
Last recorded75,594 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 UBZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 75,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,151 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 59,180 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 59,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,379 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 52,744 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 45,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 38,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 38,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 33,057 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working less than 50% of high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp outer lenses deteriorated

center stop lamp several LED's not working

Fail 30 May 2019 33,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped brake pads 3mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened will need attention soon/ slight play in mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread cord not exposed at test/nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened will need attention soon/slight play in mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

both headlamp outer lenses deteriorating

centre stop lamp several l e d lights not working

Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,345 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play top cup corroded may need attention soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play upper cup corroded may need attention soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge nearing wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 30,325 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play top cup corroded may need attention soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play upper cup corroded may need attention soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge nearing wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,883 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT CUP CORRODED MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT CUP CORRODED MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (2.5.A.1c)

Offside WIPER SLIGHT SPLIT MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DETERIORATING (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 24,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT CUP CORRODED MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT CUP CORRODED MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (2.5.A.1c)

Offside WIPER SLIGHT SPLIT MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DETERIORATING (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,361 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension strut top mount cup corroded

Offside Front suspension strut top mount cup corroded

Offside Front wheel slightly distorted

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated and juddering

Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 16,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,128 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,760 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 10,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HV59 UBZ, 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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HV59 UBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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