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MX59 ZHF

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,408 mi
Last recorded51,408 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 ZHF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 51,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded also both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive also sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 41,609 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 41,592 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,374 miles

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

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

Rear rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 39,374 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear rear axle heavily corroded

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 37,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 34,640 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust backbox is deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2020 32,479 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both nearside and offside on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust backbox is deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2019 31,013 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 31,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 27,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,823 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

noise from clutch when depressed

Fail 27 Oct 2016 21,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

noise from clutch when depressed

Pass 2 Nov 2015 18,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front wiper split but still clearing screen

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

back box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 15,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 15,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 13 Nov 2013
Pass 13 Nov 2012 8,692 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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MX59 ZHF is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White 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 MX59 ZHF, 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 MX59 ZHF registered?

MX59 ZHF is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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