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J8 XXX

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,004 mi
Last recorded63,004 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 XXX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 63,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 59,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,781 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,200 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 45,415 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 45,299 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd stop lamp also been covered (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle in multiple areas including prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,234 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 40,085 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 24 Aug 2020 40,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 24 Aug 2019 39,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake cable mount broken away

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,879 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,516 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 29,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,548 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)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,887 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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J8 XXX is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J8 XXX, 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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J8 XXX is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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