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RJ59 UNE

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 UNE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 81,985 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,668 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,843 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,775 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,975 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 62,974 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,345 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 49,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 41,939 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,265 miles

Nearside Drive shaft oil seal weeping.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75 to 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 27,416 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 21,086 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,810 miles

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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RJ59 UNE is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ59 UNE, 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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What year was RJ59 UNE registered?

RJ59 UNE is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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