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YG59 XHX

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

100,214 mi
Last recorded100,214 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XHX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 100,214 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Raer box and baffle has gone (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable insecure Both Unsupported (1.1.15 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Quick polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Had to add 1.5 litre engine oil before emission test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are not low but shim is squealing on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,804 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 87,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,626 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 87,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 83,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Anmd off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded -structure & suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2023 83,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Anmd off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded -structure & suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,264 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And off side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,023 miles

Corrosion setting in at rear beam axle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 75,011 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction 40mm (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion setting in at rear beam axle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,885 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 71,871 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction 40mm (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached rear both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

H/B travel

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 67,396 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,987 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,983 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 56,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,359 miles

Both Front Brake discs Scorred

Fail 29 Sep 2016 49,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour And Off side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both Front Brake discs Scorred

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,818 miles

Brake Discs Scorred All Round

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear Box (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box Outer Layers Peeling off

Fail 28 Sep 2015 41,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake Discs Scorred All Round

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear Box (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box Outer Layers Peeling off

Fail 27 Sep 2014 33,264 miles

Exhaust tail box outer layers flakeing off

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,264 miles

Exhaust tail box outer layers flakeing off

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,278 miles

Front Brake Discs Scorred

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

Rear Exhaust Outer Layers Peeling off

Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,279 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 20,275 miles

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

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

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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YG59 XHX is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 YG59 XHX, 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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YG59 XHX is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 27 September 2009.

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