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YC59 VDG

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,572 mi
Last recorded50,572 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 VDG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 50,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,888 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 49,888 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 49,239 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,377 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective starting to corrode. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 42,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 40,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,218 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,212 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,401 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 33,401 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,500 miles

2 front tyres cracked

2 rear tyres cracked

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 25,500 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

2 front tyres cracked

2 rear tyres cracked

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,344 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VDG is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red 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 YC59 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

YC59 VDG is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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