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MH02 ZSH

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,570 mi
Last recorded51,570 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 ZSH
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 51,570 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 May 2025 49,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding and inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding and inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 49,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding and inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding and inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 48,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 Axle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 46,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front day running light not working

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner misting on gaitor

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Fail 24 Mar 2022 45,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner misting on gaitor

Nearside Front day running lamp not working

Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,513 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 43,512 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 41,954 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn but measurable tread on 3.0 mm will need replacing soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking and worn on the inner edge, but the measurable tread is on 3.0 mm will need replacing soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and braking up.

Fail 20 Jan 2020 41,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn but measurable tread on 3.0 mm will need replacing soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking and worn on the inner edge, but the measurable tread is on 3.0 mm will need replacing soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and braking up.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,783 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,426 miles

Rear Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2017 36,426 miles

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,731 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged, suspect tyre run flat

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 31,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f tyre damaged, suspect tyre run flat

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,556 miles

n/s/f wheel out of shape in inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,245 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and is close to legal limit 1954516v

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Aug 2013 17,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and is close to legal limit 1954516v

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,057 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 13,055 miles

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

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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MH02 ZSH is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MH02 ZSH, 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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MH02 ZSH is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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