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VN59 UKJ

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,586 mi
Last recorded65,586 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 UKJ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 65,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 65,251 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 65,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 65,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 65,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,916 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 62,912 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

NSR bump stop Loose

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,122 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 62,122 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,172 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 58,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 53,112 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 53,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,673 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,870 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 43,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,584 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 34,584 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 25,935 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 25,935 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,595 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 21,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 18,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,230 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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VN59 UKJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VN59 UKJ, 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 VN59 UKJ registered?

VN59 UKJ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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