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HY59 OPW

2009 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,258 mi
Last recorded149,258 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 OPW
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 149,258 miles

Coolant pipe corroded

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

Front And rear sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Shock dust cover missing

Offside Rear Play in top mount

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 143,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 143,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 133,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 133,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 121,633 miles

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

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

Parking brake has only just met its minimum limit

Pass 29 Nov 2021 109,737 miles

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

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

Rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 29 Nov 2021 109,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside brake low effort suspected wheel cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axel corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,426 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2020 101,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,127 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,211 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 72,219 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,367 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,457 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 44,959 miles

both front tyres on 3mm and worn on edges

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

slight play in nearside front suspension leg top mount

Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,024 miles

exhaust rear box corroded and outer casing starting to break away

very slight coolant stains on radiator

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

o/s/f tyre cut through tread (not showing cords)

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 OPW is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPW, 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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What year was HY59 OPW registered?

HY59 OPW is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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