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YC59 VBM

2009 Fiat 500C

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,246 mi
Last recorded112,246 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 VBM
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 112,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 101,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 101,066 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,574 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 93,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure main beam (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,123 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front and rear advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexy join slight blowing

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Offside and nearside top suspension hats heavily corroded advise

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 86,123 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front and rear advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexy join slight blowing

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Offside and nearside top suspension hats heavily corroded advise

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,740 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Offside and nearside top hats heavily corroded

Offside and nearside front shock absorbers corroded

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 79,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Offside and nearside top hats heavily corroded

Offside and nearside front shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,704 miles

Both front shock absorbers signs of leaking

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Top strut mounts corroding and slight movement

Fail 10 Jul 2019 72,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Both front shock absorbers signs of leaking

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Top strut mounts corroding and slight movement

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,325 miles

Front Offside and nearside top strut mountings corroded

Front and rear ,all road springs corroded

Nearside Front Top strut mount movement

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

Offside Front Bottom ball joint movement

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

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,091 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

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

Front Offside nearside top suspension hats and nuts corroded advise

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Front and rear road springs corrode advise (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 39,689 miles

Front and rear all road springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 28,932 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,810 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 24,006 miles

rear exhaust outercasing corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,696 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 VBM is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBM, 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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YC59 VBM is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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