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YX59 ZHO

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,967 mi
Last recorded43,967 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 ZHO
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 43,967 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 43,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,694 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 41,501 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 39,987 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 38,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened has play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 37,753 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,578 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 36,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,441 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front discs poor

slight leak at rear exhaust joint

slight leak at rear exhaust joint

slight play n/s front McPherson strut bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2017 33,593 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven across rear axel (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front discs poor

slight leak at rear exhaust joint

slight leak at rear exhaust joint

slight play n/s front McPherson strut bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,378 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner poor (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded and small leak at clamp

Fail 12 Sep 2016 31,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner poor (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box corroded and small leak at clamp

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,837 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf ball joint slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,566 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,805 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewall

Front discs very corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 20,805 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewall

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs very corroded

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,989 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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YX59 ZHO is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX59 ZHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX59 ZHO is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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