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HW59 JBO

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 JBO
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 80,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 77,368 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 77,368 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 72,896 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,509 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,660 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 58,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 53,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,532 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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HW59 JBO is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HW59 JBO, 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 HW59 JBO registered?

HW59 JBO is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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