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YP59 KAU

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,174 mi
Last recorded97,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 KAU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,174 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle /spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 97,174 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle /spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 95,909 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,059 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 90,115 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 90,115 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,349 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 86,349 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,135 miles

Nearside Front top shocker bearing housing has slight lift

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light remains on

Nearside Front top shocker bearing housing has slight lift

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,190 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 65,189 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

**both front tyres on 1.6mm legal limit zero useable tread left **

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 49,372 miles

1.rear exhaust outer skin corroded 2.wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,946 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 31,702 miles

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

Oil leak

all wheels have space bar fitted so wheels extend beyoned vehicle body

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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YP59 KAU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YP59 KAU, 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 YP59 KAU registered?

YP59 KAU is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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