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SH59 MPE

2009 Fiat 500C

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,694 mi
Last recorded88,694 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 MPE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,694 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 87,431 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 87,431 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 87,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 83,306 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jan 2022 77,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 70,719 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer severely deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2019 70,710 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer severely deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2019 67,467 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer severely deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2018 67,066 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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer severely deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,698 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2016 58,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,360 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,655 miles

50% of the high level brake light inop

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,400 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,386 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 28,379 miles

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

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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SH59 MPE is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SH59 MPE, 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 SH59 MPE registered?

SH59 MPE is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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