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SG59 JWY

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,964 mi
Last recorded101,964 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 JWY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 101,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 97,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 97,199 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded at both sides

Fail 24 Aug 2022 93,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded at both sides

Pass 16 Aug 2021 90,103 miles

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

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

both front strut top bearings sticking slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,075 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 69,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 61,079 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,394 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 55,394 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,159 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 31,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,883 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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SG59 JWY is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG59 JWY, 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 SG59 JWY registered?

SG59 JWY is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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