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AV59 CHG

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 CHG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 88,036 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 88,034 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 87,789 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 12 May 2025 87,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 85,676 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 83,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,525 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 80,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,350 miles

rear axle corrosion around spring mounts

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 64,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

deterioration to rear exhaust section

free play in top strut mounts

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Dec 2016 51,207 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 51,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 37,541 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Nov 2014 29,384 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 17,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AV59 CHG is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV59 CHG, 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 AV59 CHG registered?

AV59 CHG is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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