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MD59 YNW

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,742 mi
Last recorded102,742 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD59 YNW
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 102,742 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,002 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 83,970 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 74,495 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 74,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Spring not seated right

Offside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Spring not seated right

Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 62,822 miles

Backbox outer casing corroded/ separating

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi separating

Oil leak, but not excessive Nsf driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 62,822 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle, around spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Backbox outer casing corroded/ separating

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi separating

Oil leak, but not excessive Nsf driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 58,227 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 51,950 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 51,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear bush also excessively worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 43,516 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,077 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,260 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded away

Fail 25 Sep 2017 38,260 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded away

Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,903 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,961 miles

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

back box outer skin is slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,514 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 15,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 12,455 miles

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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MD59 YNW is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD59 YNW, 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 MD59 YNW registered?

MD59 YNW is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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