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SW59 DLJ

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,353 mi
Last recorded135,353 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DLJ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 135,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 128,503 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,601 miles

parking brake has little reserve but holds, requires adjustment

Fail 7 Dec 2020 117,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect unable to determine severity due to wet conditions (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake has little reserve but holds, requires adjustment

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,680 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,333 miles

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

Rear axle beam surface corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2017 96,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,959 miles

Fluid leak O/s front drive shaft seal

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fluid leak O/s front drive shaft seal

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 50,862 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 35,557 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 35,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 13,654 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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SW59 DLJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW59 DLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW59 DLJ registered?

SW59 DLJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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