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OU59 ZVN

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,392 mi
Last recorded84,392 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 ZVN
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 84,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 73,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear rear axle and springs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 72,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush delaminated excess movement (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear rear axel and springs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2024 69,303 miles

rear suspension area, arms, springs, mountings and others components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam-axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 62,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive near side drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 62,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive near side drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 57,976 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 57,968 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,670 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2018 47,619 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 15 May 2018 47,619 miles

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,304 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 41,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 35,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 30,067 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion exhaust

rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust tailbox corroded

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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OU59 ZVN is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU59 ZVN, 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 OU59 ZVN registered?

OU59 ZVN is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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