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PE59 YFG

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,790 mi
Last recorded68,790 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 YFG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,790 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 68,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,684 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 67,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 64,818 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,705 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 60,677 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,086 miles

Boot lid mount deteriorated, but still securely closed

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak slight misting on radiator ()

Engine breather hose deteriorated

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Middle & Rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Outer Door handle deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight damage to outer sills

Fail 12 Apr 2022 56,085 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid mount deteriorated, but still securely closed

Coolant leak slight misting on radiator ()

Coolant level close to min

Engine breather hose deteriorated

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Middle & Rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Outer Door handle deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight damage to outer sills

Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner arch liner missing

Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight up and down movement

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 43,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper slight up and down movement

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,784 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 38,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 35,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SPLITTING 185/55/15V (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,358 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,685 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre splitting 185/55/15V

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,891 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,984 miles

osr tyre sidewall and tread cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2012 18,984 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

osf tyres tread cracking

osr tyre sidewall and tread cracking

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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PE59 YFG 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 PE59 YFG, 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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PE59 YFG is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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