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NU59 VZA

2009 Fiat 500 C

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,540 mi
Last recorded73,540 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 VZA
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 73,540 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 73,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump starting to leak as porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 65,393 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle at offside in front of spring plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose detached at upper ferule (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump starting to leak as porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,029 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust centre section heavily corroded but not blowing and still supported at this time

Fail 24 Aug 2021 54,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre section heavily corroded but not blowing and still supported at this time

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,801 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

slight score on windscreen from an old damaged wiper but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 24 Aug 2020 49,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount excessive play (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

slight score on windscreen from an old damaged wiper but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,341 miles

osf suspension top mount has slight play - seems to be causing a knocking sound when driving

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,732 miles

nsf tyre close

rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,120 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,724 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2016 32,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 29,774 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,183 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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NU59 VZA is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU59 VZA, 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 NU59 VZA registered?

NU59 VZA is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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