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YD59 FFG

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,186 mi
Last recorded74,186 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 FFG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 74,186 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 74,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

O/S/R bump stop damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,591 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 69,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,421 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 65,413 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak gear oil ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,729 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 52,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,993 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 42,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,590 miles

front exhaust mount broken

n/s rear brake slight sticking

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,186 miles

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

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

o/s/f top strut mount slight worn bush

Fail 14 Sep 2012 32,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f top strut mount slight worn bush

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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YD59 FFG is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD59 FFG, 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 YD59 FFG registered?

YD59 FFG is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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