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AV59 SBZ

2009 Fiat 500C

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,421 mi
Last recorded80,421 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 SBZ
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,421 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 77,680 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 42,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 40,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 39,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 37,038 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 37,037 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 35,373 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,603 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,261 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 27,167 miles

exhaust condition

n/s inner cv gaitor condition

o/s/f tyre on legal lmit

wheel rims kerb damage

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,656 miles

exhaust condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 25,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 19,112 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 8,682 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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AV59 SBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV59 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

AV59 SBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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