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HJ09 SVO

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,750 mi
Last recorded71,750 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 SVO
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 71,750 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 59,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 59,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 53,658 miles

Nearside Front d.t.r.l. not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus crackin and parishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 53,658 miles

Nearside Front d.t.r.l. not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus crackin and parishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 51,853 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 51,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,151 miles

Engine breather pipe split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box and pipe/s corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper attachment. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,464 miles

Breather pipe split

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 48,445 miles

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Breather pipe split

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,258 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Middle and Rear Sections

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level - Centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 46,258 miles

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

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

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Middle and Rear Sections

Offside Front Daytime Running Light Not Working

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level - Centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,887 miles

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

rear exhaust box and pipes corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 43,886 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box and pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has damage to side wall.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,352 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,509 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,746 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,525 miles

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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HJ09 SVO is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ09 SVO, 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 HJ09 SVO registered?

HJ09 SVO is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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