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AY59 XOG

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

126,425 mi
Last recorded126,425 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XOG
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 126,425 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2026 126,421 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2025 125,102 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 125,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2024 119,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and has cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and has cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 119,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake modification unsafe incorrect joiner fittings (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and has cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and has cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 110,890 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 110,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 101,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 101,598 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 99,103 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box is in poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 99,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box is in poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,401 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,526 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f top mount has slight play.

Fail 7 Aug 2019 92,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f top mount has slight play.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,578 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 85,578 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,634 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 77,634 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamp missing not blowing

rear exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,318 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 46,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,791 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 36,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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AY59 XOG is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AY59 XOG, 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 AY59 XOG registered?

AY59 XOG is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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