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RO59 NBZ

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,850 mi
Last recorded59,850 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 NBZ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,850 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 59,849 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear axle corroded at spring mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2025 58,753 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 58,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 57,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 45,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 45,379 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 45,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 43,466 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,475 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside outer door handle damaged, but still opens door

Rear exhaust box deteriorated but only the outer skin

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,866 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,585 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

fuel stain on fuel tank

Pass 2 Nov 2017 32,287 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear tyre has cut in centre of tyre (no cord visible)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,875 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,414 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 21,484 miles

exhaust rear section corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner edges

Fail 9 Oct 2014 21,484 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear section corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 17,444 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,441 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 13,441 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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RO59 NBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO59 NBZ, 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 RO59 NBZ registered?

RO59 NBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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