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AJ59 EVT

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,580 mi
Last recorded91,580 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 EVT
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 91,580 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 91,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 88,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 85,312 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 85,311 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,994 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 80,892 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,546 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 72,653 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 65,440 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 65,399 miles

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

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

Nearside daytime running light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,416 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 55,413 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear clamp missing (corroded away) but system is secure at the moment

oil sump pan badly corroded and weeping oil

Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,217 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 47,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,285 miles

Both stepped tread front tyres worn on inner edges.

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% only six light sources out of twelve illuminating. (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 40,285 miles

Both stepped tread front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% only six light sources out of twelve illuminating. (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,244 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted full inspection of seat belt could not be carried out

Fail 6 Oct 2014 24,226 miles

All four tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewall and outer tread!

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,226 miles

All four tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewall and outer tread!

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,166 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,367 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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AJ59 EVT is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AJ59 EVT, 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 AJ59 EVT registered?

AJ59 EVT is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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