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WR59 TNZ

2009 Fiat 500C

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,040 mi
Last recorded120,040 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 TNZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 115,409 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 115,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 110,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 110,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Lamp was insecure reattached (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 103,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,231 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 95,231 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 87,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,182 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 74,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,127 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 72,122 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,417 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 64,417 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-45-16 on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre flat

Pass 7 Dec 2016 57,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-45-16 on 1.6mm and worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 57,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-45-16 on 1.6mm and worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,836 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 48,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 41,138 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 32,273 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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,046 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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WR59 TNZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WR59 TNZ, 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 WR59 TNZ registered?

WR59 TNZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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