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OV59 HPU

2009 Fiat 500C

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,763 mi
Last recorded153,763 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 HPU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 153,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 151,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,784 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Wearing On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,051 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

minor corrosion in rear axel

minor corrosion in rear exhaust

Fail 21 Sep 2020 122,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

minor corrosion in rear axel

minor corrosion in rear exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,798 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,379 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top retaining washer corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 97,377 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut top retaining washer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,669 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front upper susp washer corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 92,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front upper susp washer corroded

Offside wiper splittng

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,603 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s/r (2.7.4)

rear exhaust coroaded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 88,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s/r (3.5.1k)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s/r (2.7.4)

rear exhaust coroaded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,472 miles

2x hand brake cables outer casings split

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,456 miles

both nearside tyres worn low

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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OV59 HPU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV59 HPU, 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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OV59 HPU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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