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HY59 OLA

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

87,677 mi
Last recorded87,677 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 OLA
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 87,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 87,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 80,885 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r bump stop deteriorsated

Offside Rear o/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 80,885 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r bump stop deteriorsated

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

Offside Rear o/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 80,878 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 80,833 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 74,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,846 miles

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

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2021 53,844 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 May 2020 46,831 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 36,289 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 36,234 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 31,309 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 31,309 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are corroded

o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are all perished

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are wearing thin

rear of exhaust is corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 24,449 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are wearing thin

rear of exhaust is corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,061 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 12,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front and n/s/r tyres are perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,973 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres are perished

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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HY59 OLA is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY59 OLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY59 OLA is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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