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AU59 VTK

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VTK
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 80,853 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024
Fail 19 Dec 2024

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 75,638 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 72,556 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 71,967 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,532 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 67,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,985 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose x1 rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded around bottom of coil springs and mountings

Fail 28 Sep 2020 62,982 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose x1 rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded around bottom of coil springs and mountings

Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,469 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 58,468 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 51,459 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mounting clamp deteriorated. 1

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

Rear axle corroded slightly.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 51,458 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust mounting clamp deteriorated. 1

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded slightly.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,603 miles

3) Both front top mountings worn slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2017 44,602 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

3) Both front top mountings worn slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2016 37,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,720 miles

Both front tyres cracked on inside edges and worn down to 2.5mm legal limit is 1.6mm

Both rear tyres cracked on insides close to legal limits.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,773 miles

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

outer casing on rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,529 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 15,476 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,530 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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AU59 VTK is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red 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 AU59 VTK, 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 AU59 VTK registered?

AU59 VTK is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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