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WJ59 VVS

2009 Fiat 500C

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,571 mi
Last recorded82,571 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 VVS
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 82,571 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front top mount cup corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 82,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front top mount cup corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,521 miles

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

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

rear axle / mounts corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,418 miles

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

rear axle / mounts corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,833 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,736 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2021 64,733 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Rear silencer deteriorated

daytime running lights not working

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,569 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,975 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned main beam lamp (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,593 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 50,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,977 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,105 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,498 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,734 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,384 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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WJ59 VVS is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WJ59 VVS, 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 WJ59 VVS registered?

WJ59 VVS is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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