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AU59 ZRA

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,842 mi
Last recorded112,842 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZRA
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,842 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 112,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,178 miles

parking brake efficiency just met may need further adjustment.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,869 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 99,864 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,645 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 96,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,483 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 94,483 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,044 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 93,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,455 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 83,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,567 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,170 miles

rear exhaust cover corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake cable outer covers cracking

rear exhaust cover corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,511 miles

exhaust corrosion

scratches to nearside of windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2014 51,511 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

offside rear tyre wall perished

scratches to nearside of windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,792 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 38,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 31,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front and both rear tyres cracked/staring to perish

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front and both rear tyres cracked/staring to perish

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 ZRA is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

AU59 ZRA is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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