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RO59 VHZ

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,570 mi
Last recorded107,570 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VHZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 107,570 miles

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 May 2026 107,568 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2025 107,167 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (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 1 Apr 2025 107,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (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))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,468 miles

Nearside Front wear in steering rack end

Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,934 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 104,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,956 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 96,955 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,859 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 88,671 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning ONLY HALF THE BULBS WORKING IN CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT(LED) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

BOTH DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAVILY CORRODED.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,202 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND,ADVISE REFIT A.S.A.P

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

CLUTCH PEDAL FEALS HEAVY.

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODING AWAY.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES.(195-45X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING,REPLACE SOON. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR BUMP STOP LOOSE INSIDE COIL SPRING.

OSF WASHER JETS REQUIRE REALIGNING.

Offside Rear ADVISE OSR PARKING BRAKE LOW ON EFFORT,NSR=150KG,OSR=30KG,ADVISE SORT OUT A.S.A.P.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 85,202 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure MIDDLE TO REAR SECTION EXHAUST LOOSE ON JOINT,NEW CLAMP REQUIRED. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND,ADVISE REFIT A.S.A.P

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

CLUTCH PEDAL FEALS HEAVY.

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODING AWAY.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES.(195-45X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING,REPLACE SOON. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR BUMP STOP LOOSE INSIDE COIL SPRING.

OSF WASHER JETS REQUIRE REALIGNING.

Offside Rear ADVISE OSR PARKING BRAKE LOW ON EFFORT,NSR=150KG,OSR=30KG,ADVISE SORT OUT A.S.A.P.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,061 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL FEELS HEAVY.

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODING AWAY.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING,ADVISE SORT OUT A.S.A.P (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive POSSIBLE CRACK SHAFT OIL SEAL OR SUM GASKET. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 77,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-45X16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE BOTH FRONT DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING,NEW BULBS REQUIRED.

CLUTCH PEDAL FEELS HEAVY.

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODING AWAY.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING,ADVISE SORT OUT A.S.A.P (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive POSSIBLE CRACK SHAFT OIL SEAL OR SUM GASKET. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,625 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 67,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,226 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,869 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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RO59 VHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO59 VHZ, 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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RO59 VHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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