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VFZ 5949

2015 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,595 mi
Last recorded54,595 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Fiat 500C34,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 5949
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 54,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 51,134 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Thorn in tyre tread

Rear Exhaust silencer clamp deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2019 37,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Thorn in tyre tread

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight distortion to tyre tread

Offside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,562 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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VFZ 5949 is a 2015 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 34,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFZ 5949, 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 11 years old, this Fiat 500C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VFZ 5949 registered?

VFZ 5949 is a 2015 Fiat 500C, first registered on 13 January 2015.

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The MOT history for VFZ 5949 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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