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MJ59 JVE

2009 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,878 mi
Last recorded101,878 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 JVE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2024 101,878 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

oil warning light emitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,862 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded away

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 98,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust clamp corroded away

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,530 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 98,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperarive

Offside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,018 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 87,015 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,014 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 78,014 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,313 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corrded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 70,307 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corrded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,106 miles

coolant leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 47,801 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 39,407 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front discs worn and lipped

front pads worn low

nearsiade front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,337 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rar exhaust box is deteriorated/corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,047 miles

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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MJ59 JVE is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ59 JVE, 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 MJ59 JVE registered?

MJ59 JVE is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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