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AV59 USE

2009 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,185 mi
Last recorded60,185 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 USE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 60,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 57,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 53,653 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 53,653 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 50,201 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,935 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle very corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,794 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 73,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases WITH REAR BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight drag when rotating wheel

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 42,727 miles

OSR brake grabbing.

All brake pipes greased.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 42,728 miles

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

All brake pipes greased.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

OSR brake grabbing.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,430 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,865 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,089 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)

n/s/ door mirror damaged

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing at time of mot test.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,491 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)

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

air conditioning condenser deteriorated

nearside (non obligatory) door mirror damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2013 34,491 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

air conditioning condenser deteriorated

nearside (non obligatory) door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2012 29,076 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 29,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s/ head light not fitted correctly

rear exhaust slightly corroded

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 USE is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

AV59 USE is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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