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SJ59 OFA

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,694 mi
Last recorded46,694 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 OFA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 46,694 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Topmount movement but not excessive

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 46,694 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Topmount movement but not excessive

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,059 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 44,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Aug 2024 41,624 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 41,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf and osf (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 38,707 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 35,901 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,327 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 35,321 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,016 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking round outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 20,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm inner shoulders at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm outer shoulders at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

boot switch faulty

Fail 11 May 2018 20,887 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm inner shoulders at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm outer shoulders at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

boot switch faulty

suggest tracking with new tyres ,due to uneven wear

Pass 22 Apr 2017 15,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 10,816 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 3,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 3,254 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 2,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 100 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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SJ59 OFA is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ59 OFA, 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 SJ59 OFA registered?

SJ59 OFA is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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