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MK59 SYJ

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,856 mi
Last recorded101,856 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 SYJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 101,856 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2024 100,036 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 100,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 96,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 96,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 96,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 95,175 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Both front top mounting washers corroded

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both forward braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 95,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose in holder (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle - lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front top mounting washers corroded

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both forward braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 94,668 miles

Both front top suspension mounting cups/washers corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted?

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 May 2020 94,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking from corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Both front top suspension mounting cups/washers corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted?

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Unable to open boot

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,045 miles

day time running lights in/op

unable to open boot

Fail 19 Oct 2018 91,045 miles

day time running lights in/op

unable to open boot

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,848 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,064 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,632 miles

slight blow on front section of exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,573 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,562 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,773 miles

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)

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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MK59 SYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK59 SYJ, 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 MK59 SYJ registered?

MK59 SYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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