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YC59 FDX

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,794 mi
Last recorded158,794 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 FDX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 158,794 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 148,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 140,375 miles

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

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

Front both daytime running lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 132,064 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both daytime running lamp not working

Fail 4 Feb 2023 132,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1954516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall badly cracked tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both daytime running lamp not working

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,496 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2021 112,792 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 112,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Light cluster missing covers allowing ingress and water damage to terminals (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 97,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front DRL not working

centre brake light has 50%leds not working

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 97,122 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both reg plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre to rear exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front DRL not working

centre brake light has 50%leds not working

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 77,422 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2018 77,422 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,422 miles

Nearside Rear suspension / bump stop deteriorated

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + nearside front (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,389 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,067 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 44,342 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust sillencer corroded / deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,342 miles

rear exhaust sillencer corroded / deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,112 miles

engine oil level low

offside front daytime running light inop

offside front windscreen washer deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2013 33,112 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

offside front daytime running light inop

offside front windscreen washer deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,314 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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YC59 FDX is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YC59 FDX, 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 YC59 FDX registered?

YC59 FDX is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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