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SM59 OXC

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,422 mi
Last recorded102,422 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OXC
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 102,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2024 102,389 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 102,355 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working More than 50 % inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Engine drive belt/pulley noise

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 93,694 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 93,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,267 miles

Rear brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 22 May 2019 75,534 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 75,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 71,025 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 71,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 62,938 miles

centre stoplight has three bulbs not illuminating

Fail 5 May 2017 62,938 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

centre stoplight has three bulbs not illuminating

Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,903 miles

Coolant bottle empty

Coolant leaking

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 48,827 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Velcro stuck on number plate (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant bottle empty

Coolant leaking

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2015 47,163 miles

exhaust backbox clamp deteriating

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,549 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 455,549 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,707 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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SM59 OXC is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM59 OXC, 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 SM59 OXC registered?

SM59 OXC is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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