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WU59 YWR

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,132 mi
Last recorded139,132 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 YWR
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,132 miles

rear axle beam rusting

very light oil misting around engine/gearbox

Pass 26 Nov 2024 133,269 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 133,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 128,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 126,713 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 125,356 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 Front. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 124,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 120,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,468 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 110,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Slow (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,740 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,738 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,356 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,542 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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WU59 YWR is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU59 YWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU59 YWR registered?

WU59 YWR is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is WU59 YWR safe to buy?

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