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RJ59 DVP

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,640 mi
Last recorded90,640 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 DVP
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 90,640 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 89,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim has damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 89,566 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure on under side not fixed and inner wheel arch not fixed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim has damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 82,574 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 73,589 miles

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 73,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak

N/S/R Bump Stop Adrift.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system insecure Rear section clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2021 68,875 miles

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

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2021 68,875 miles

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

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear bump stop is insecure (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 65,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear bump stop is insecure (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,367 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Also corroded (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Also corroded (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,717 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front seat belt slow on retraction

engine covers/undertrays

Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,717 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front seat belt slow on retraction

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,234 miles

exhaust system in poor condition.

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,234 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 35,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 35,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Childseat fitted in nearside rear passenger seat- unable to fully check adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 27,226 miles

both front brake discs are worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

play in offside front top suspension mount

Fail 28 Nov 2013 26,961 miles

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

both front brake discs are worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

play in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 22 Nov 2012 20,291 miles

wipers smear.....

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 DVP is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DVP, 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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RJ59 DVP is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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