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N500 RDS

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,852 mi
Last recorded107,852 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 RDS
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 107,852 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Handbrake travel, may require adjustment or repair

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 103,654 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 101,873 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 101,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top strut mount. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 97,736 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 97,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,042 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 95,042 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,288 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 88,989 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 84,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 84,869 miles

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,371 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,508 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,283 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 May 2014 37,923 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,848 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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N500 RDS 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N500 RDS, 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 N500 RDS registered?

N500 RDS is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is N500 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 RDS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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