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MA59 BBU

2009 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,203 mi
Last recorded89,203 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 BBU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount plate and nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top plate and nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,892 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 88,099 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 88,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose in hub (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 86,360 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 86,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 84,704 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around vvt solenoid area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 84,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around vvt solenoid area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,475 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 81,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,696 miles

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

Front flexible exhaust join worn

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 74,693 miles

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

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

Front flexible exhaust join worn

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,483 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 66,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,345 miles

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

Offside Rear boot lid attachment point in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,362 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 43,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Coolant leak

rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,291 miles

exhaust back box outer skin lightley corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 35,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust back box outer skin lightley corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,757 miles

engine oil low

gearbox oil weep

nearside front tyre showing ovality

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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MA59 BBU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MA59 BBU, 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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MA59 BBU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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