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F26 MLS

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 MLS
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 73,850 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 72,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,195 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 72,195 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 72,042 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,816 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 68,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,349 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 62,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,721 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,097 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 56,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,053 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush 2 shockers (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,774 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and rear clamp corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2015 49,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and rear clamp corroded

nearside front cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,879 miles

back box corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2014 44,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

back box corroding

Pass 29 May 2013 38,763 miles

front top suspension mounts have some play when wheels are hanging

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,164 miles

rear exhaust corroded on outer skin

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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F26 MLS is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F26 MLS, 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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What year was F26 MLS registered?

F26 MLS is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is F26 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 MLS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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