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RJ59 UNZ

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,670 mi
Last recorded76,670 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,670 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 65,052 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 65,046 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 62,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front top mount covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,536 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

air con pipe damp

both front top mounts corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

damage to o/s/f outer sill

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 60,532 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

air con pipe damp

both front top mounts corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

damage to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,130 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both front top mounts corroded

damage to o/s/f outer sill

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 59,130 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock cover loose

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both front top mounts corroded

damage to o/s/f outer sill

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,646 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff. seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 57,644 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff. seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dent/damage to front of offside outer sill

Fail 22 Feb 2020 55,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dent/damage to front of offside outer sill

Pass 9 Feb 2019 52,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside diff. seal starting to leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box in poor condition/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,824 miles

Front of offside sill dented

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear both lower spring mounts corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 48,819 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front of offside sill dented

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear both lower spring mounts corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,736 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak around N/S drive shaft

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Rear Both rear brakes binding/grabbing slightly

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 45,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Gearbox oil leak around N/S drive shaft

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Rear Both rear brakes binding/grabbing slightly

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,805 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 38,805 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake squeal from O/S rear

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,284 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 34,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 28,358 miles

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

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

damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2012 28,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

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 UNZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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