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RJ59 FMY

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 103,430 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 103,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 96,827 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 94,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,980 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 60,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Boths (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 50,771 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,284 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,984 miles

wiper split at both ends on front screen but clear screen ok

Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,454 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 32,454 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,012 miles

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 FMY is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

RJ59 FMY is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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