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DC57 JAC

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,800 mi
Last recorded162,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC57 JAC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 162,800 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 160,219 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 156,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 152,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 151,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 151,299 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 149,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 149,783 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 149,783 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 143,548 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 122,346 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 122,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,909 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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DC57 JAC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC57 JAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC57 JAC registered?

DC57 JAC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is DC57 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC57 JAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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