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SD59 TYU

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,189 mi
Last recorded45,189 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 TYU
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 45,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 44,528 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 44,526 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 42,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 40,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 39,145 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 37,524 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,956 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front lower suspension arm bushes, both sides, starting to de-bond.

Front tyres slightly perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 35,956 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective top mount plate (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front lower suspension arm bushes, both sides, starting to de-bond.

Front tyres slightly perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,222 miles

Both front suspension top mounting plates corroded.

Front lower suspension arm bushes, both sides, starting to debond.

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

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 29,222 miles

Both front suspension top mounting plates corroded.

Front lower suspension arm bushes, both sides, starting to debond.

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,555 miles

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

nearside front macphearson strut top mount has corroded.

offside front macphearson strut top mount has corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 23,555 miles

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed boot loom (1.9.2c)

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

nearside front macphearson strut top mount has corroded.

offside front macphearson strut top mount has corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,234 miles

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

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

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

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)

all four tyres cracked and perished at inner and outer edges advise replacement now!

oil leak around gearbox and engine area

Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 14,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,382 miles

Exhaust tailpipe outer skin heavily corroded & split

Fail 20 Sep 2012 10,382 miles

Exhaust tailpipe outer skin heavily corroded & split

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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SD59 TYU is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD59 TYU, 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 SD59 TYU registered?

SD59 TYU is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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