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PK59 PKE

2009 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,340 mi
Last recorded107,340 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 PKE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 107,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2026 107,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,056 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 104,055 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 100,437 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 100,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Leaking badly- no damping effort (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,157 miles

drivers window in/op

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,719 miles

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin corroded and partly loose (overall secure) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin corroded and partly loose (overall secure) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,903 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Centre brake light inoperative.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,865 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 85,047 miles

Central Stop light not working.

Nearside Front Tyre cracked on inner sidewall

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,403 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Central Stop light not working.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust clamp missing and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner and outer edge of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative.

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,156 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre weraing on inner edge and slight damage to outer side wall.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/missing.

Slight bind to nearside rear brake.

Wiper blades contacting.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,241 miles

centre stop light inop

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and mishapen on inner tread

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,750 miles

bad oil leak from gear box

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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PK59 PKE is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK59 PKE, 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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PK59 PKE is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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