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RO59 VXE

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,173 mi
Last recorded36,173 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 36,173 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 35,320 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 33,723 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

rear beam axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2022 32,257 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 30,739 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Slight sign of leak from radiator ()

Exaust lamp corroded at front pipe

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 25,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,847 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack in front number plate

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 20,207 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,981 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 15,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 13,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake starting to bind brake check recommended

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 13,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake starting to bind brake check recommended

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 10,760 miles

slight movement in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2012 8,096 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 VXE is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White 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 RO59 VXE, 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 RO59 VXE registered?

RO59 VXE is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is RO59 VXE safe to buy?

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