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AV59 HDU

2009 Fiat 500C

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,258 mi
Last recorded85,258 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 HDU
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 85,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 83,377 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play, both sides

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear axle and under car surface slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,011 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides , and rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,879 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2021 74,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 68,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 68,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged outer cable corroded and split exposing inner cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged outer cable split and corroded exposing inner cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected part of rear axle supporting coil spring is excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 63,494 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))

Fail 20 May 2019 63,493 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,317 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,104 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 53,104 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,867 miles

oil warning light flashing

Fail 19 Sep 2016 41,867 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil warning light flashing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,537 miles

minor damage/cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall,no cord visible

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 HDU is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

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

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