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RJ59 CWR

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,278 mi
Last recorded87,278 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 CWR
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,278 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle- surface corropsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 87,278 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle- surface corropsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,645 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both shock upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 80,645 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both shock upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,998 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,327 miles

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

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

nsf head lamp lens condensated

nsf side light /fog light loose

Fail 5 Nov 2021 63,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

nsf head lamp lens condensated

nsf side light /fog light loose

Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,232 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 60,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

osr wheel bearing not checked

Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,217 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,239 miles

Centre brake light is deteiorating

Fail 7 Nov 2016 49,236 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Centre brake light is deteiorating

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,149 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,180 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 44,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,424 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s/r lamp outer lens cracked

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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RJ59 CWR is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ59 CWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ59 CWR registered?

RJ59 CWR is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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