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YF59 JAU

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,792 mi
Last recorded90,792 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 JAU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 90,792 miles

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

radiator fan noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2026 86,649 miles

Gearbox mounting defective loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 72,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 68,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear hand brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 68,525 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 flexi section . and rear baffles loose in the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear hand brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 65,996 miles

wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 9 Feb 2022 63,379 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 63,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 60,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,046 miles

All 4 coil spring corroded

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 54,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All 4 coil spring corroded

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,869 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Sump corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,108 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2017 35,108 miles

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

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,859 miles

Breather pipe splitting and cracking underneath bonnet

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2016 32,859 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Breather pipe splitting and cracking underneath bonnet

Pass 27 May 2015 30,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 18,944 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 18,788 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 15,972 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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YF59 JAU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YF59 JAU, 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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YF59 JAU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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