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AO59 HBD

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,463 mi
Last recorded127,463 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HBD
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 127,463 miles

rear axel has surface corrosion

Front front exhaust flexi pipe snapped but still secure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 127,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front front exhaust flexi pipe snapped but still secure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axel has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2024 116,106 miles

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

Exhaust noisy Flexi pipe (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,836 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 89,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ADVISE Change now (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,412 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs , faces very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre , sidewall / tread cracking

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle and spring cups very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

door open , warning light on dash

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust rear box corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 77,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed. 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Exhaust rear box corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box outer shield is corroded heavily

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,969 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,966 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,350 miles

front flexy exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s wiper split on end 14" aero blade

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

sump corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,313 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre to rear exhaust clamp badly deteriorated

rear exhaust outerskin badly corroded

sump is corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,062 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,604 miles

both front tyres are perished

offside rear tyre is perished

offside washer jet is broken,but emits sufficient washer fluid

rear exhaust outer sheild is corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,452 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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AO59 HBD 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 77.8%.

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 AO59 HBD, 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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AO59 HBD is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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