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SW59 CWF

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,128 mi
Last recorded83,128 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 CWF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,128 miles

slight exhaust blow evident

Fail 15 Sep 2023 83,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,996 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 73,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,924 miles

Nearside Front d/r/l not working

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 72,909 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front d/r/l not working

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 66,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,952 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 64,951 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Oil leak, but not excessive at gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,826 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi. (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshener ()

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,180 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting cracked but exhaust still secure.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak at gearbox seal ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,228 miles

Front tyres x 2 worn on inner edges

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall no cord or ply showing at present

Offside front washer jet pettern wrong but still cleaning screen

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

Slight oil residue lower gearbox area

Fail 28 Jul 2015 34,228 miles

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

Front tyres x 2 worn on inner edges

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall no cord or ply showing at present

Offside front washer jet pettern wrong but still cleaning screen

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

Slight oil residue lower gearbox area

Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 20,041 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as coated in grease

Fail 4 Nov 2013 20,040 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)

rear exhaust deteriated

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 8 Nov 2012 16,002 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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SW59 CWF is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc 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 SW59 CWF, 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 SW59 CWF registered?

SW59 CWF is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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