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M500 MNJ

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,361 mi
Last recorded44,361 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MNJ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 44,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 44,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 41,168 miles

Rear Rear Silencer/Back Box Corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 41,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear Silencer/Back Box Corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 37,268 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Exhaust Silencer/Back Box Corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 33,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 30,323 miles

Front Both top mounts have lift

Fail 27 Jun 2022 30,321 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Both top mounts have lift

Pass 23 Sep 2021 29,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,547 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 25,927 miles

oil light on

Fail 30 Sep 2019 25,927 miles

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

oil light on

Pass 14 Sep 2018 22,545 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 22,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,452 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 18,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 13,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking on the side wall

Fail 16 Sep 2014 13,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking on the side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 10,844 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 8,251 miles

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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M500 MNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M500 MNJ, 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 M500 MNJ registered?

M500 MNJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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