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JO05 CMB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,260 mi
Last recorded75,260 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO05 CMB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 75,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,584 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 67,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 59,942 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 59,942 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened of rear subframe holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 50,910 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 50,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 43,805 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 43,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 35,988 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 35,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 34,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated punctured (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 31,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 31,119 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 27,662 miles

Both front shocker tops outer casing corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,826 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 23,824 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 20,322 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 16,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 13,494 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 10,434 miles

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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JO05 CMB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JO05 CMB, 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.

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What year was JO05 CMB registered?

JO05 CMB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is JO05 CMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO05 CMB 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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