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OY59 YVB

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,842 mi
Last recorded94,842 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 YVB
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 94,842 miles

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

near side + off side day time running lamps not working

rear cross-member corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 94,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure main beam (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

near side + off side day time running lamps not working

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,871 miles

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

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

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

rear cross-member corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 92,846 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,330 miles

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

rear cross-member + off side rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 88,308 miles

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

Rear boot lock mechanism has defect

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,308 miles

Front coil springs rusted

Nearside Rear winter tyre fitted

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer sleeving deteriorated/badly split

Offside Rear lamp lens damage

Rear boot lid lock mechanism has a slight defect (strong advice)

Rear suspension components +rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

all 4 tyres tread has a cracks

body work damage to offside door panel/large dent

both rear shock absorbers top rubber bush deteriorating

over head stop lamp not fully functioning

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,562 miles

Front coil springs rusted

Nearside Front and offside front suspension strut top mounting/bearing has a play+excessive movement (strong advice)

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorbers top rubber bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear winter tyre fitted

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer sleeving deteriorated/bably split

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear boot lock mechanism has a slight defect (strong advice)

Rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

both front tyres +offside rear tyre tread has a cracks

over head stop lamp not fully functioning (advice)

slight oil leak from the gearbox area

Fail 29 Sep 2021 85,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak from the gearbox area

Front coil springs rusted

Nearside Front and offside front suspension strut top mounting/bearing has a play+excessive movement (strong advice)

Nearside Rear winter tyre fitted

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer sleeving deteriorated/bably split

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear boot lock mechanism has a slight defect (strong advice)

Rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

both front tyres +offside rear tyre tread has a cracks

over head stop lamp not fully functioning (advice)

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,294 miles

Nearside Front suspensions top mounting /bush play (advice)

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer sleeving deteriorated/split

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear boot lock mechanism has a slight defect (strong advice)

over head stop lamp not fully functioning (advice)

rear suspension components rusted

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 7 Oct 2020 82,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspensions top mounting /bush play (advice)

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer sleeving deteriorated/split

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside rear brake pipe furrules corroded

Rear boot lock mechanism has a slight defect (strong advice)

both rear coil springs corroded

daytime running lamps not working (advice)

over head stop lamp not fully functioning (advice)

rear suspension components rusted

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Perished" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,474 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust rear section corroded.

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 36,778 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 3 Nov 2015 36,778 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,144 miles

n/s rear tyre is very perished

Fail 22 Oct 2014 29,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s rear tyre is very perished

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,124 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre are perished

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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OY59 YVB is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OY59 YVB, 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 OY59 YVB registered?

OY59 YVB is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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