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AO59 OBW

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,036 mi
Last recorded54,036 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OBW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2023 52,776 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system including rear box in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 51,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,374 miles

rear exhaust slightly poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,437 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 48,437 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,496 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 43,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,926 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 39,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,217 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,274 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 11,304 miles

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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 OBW is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red 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 OBW, 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 AO59 OBW registered?

AO59 OBW is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is AO59 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 OBW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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