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PF59 DZY

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,912 mi
Last recorded102,912 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 DZY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 102,912 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of axle heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 102,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of axle heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,442 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2024 101,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 100,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,906 miles

Engine coolant radiator fan noisey

Engine oil very low on dipstick

Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded

Front Exhaust system bracket corroded and snapped

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly too long and fouling offside wiper blade when windscreen is dry (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Door handle defective, but still operating as intended

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system clamp missing

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,671 miles

Rear Both the rear tyres are perished in treads

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 98,671 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both sides perished to excess (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Both the rear tyres are perished in treads

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,110 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 17 Sep 2020 98,110 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides rears binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,695 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system is deteriorated and corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,716 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorber is leaking

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

Offside front and nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 7 Apr 2018 75,716 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorber is leaking

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

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

Offside front and nearside rear brake has a slight bind

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,593 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,954 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 53,954 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 47,019 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2015 47,019 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,958 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,640 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 25,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PF59 DZY is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PF59 DZY, 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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PF59 DZY is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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