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SM59 XYH

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,145 mi
Last recorded68,145 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 XYH
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 68,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,962 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sump corroded

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 63,960 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sump corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 63,144 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,552 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 59,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion present to rear axle

Fail 9 Mar 2021 59,106 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion present to rear axle

Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,233 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,476 miles

all tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,940 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,456 miles

Rear both tyres cracked slightly on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,856 miles

both top suspension m/ting corroding -exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 43,856 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both top suspension m/ting corroding -exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,928 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 37,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

o/s rear brake slightly seized - h/brake comes quite a long way

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 31,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SM59 XYH is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White 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 SM59 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

SM59 XYH is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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The MOT history for SM59 XYH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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