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BD04 MUM

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 MUM
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 119,304 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross mamber area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 133,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 115,958 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 109,982 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion on suspension items

Fail 9 Jun 2023 109,982 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion on suspension items

Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,113 miles

Both front tyres low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 105,050 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and cracking recommend change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 105,050 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and cracking recommend change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,734 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tpms light is on ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 94,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 77,688 miles

chips in screen

Fail 13 Mar 2020 77,688 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm and worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also slightly perishing ()

chips in screen

oil level low

tpms light on

Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top shock absorber bush worn

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner cover missing

screen damage b zone

Fail 14 Jun 2018 90,899 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front pipe on to middle loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

screen damage b zone

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

Nearside Front Upper top shock absorber bush worn

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,264 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 59,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,207 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,465 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 29,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,236 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,700 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,376 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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BD04 MUM is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD04 MUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD04 MUM is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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