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PB05 BEX

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,355 mi
Last recorded134,355 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB05 BEX
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 134,355 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 132,360 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 132,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 130,468 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 130,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 127,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2023 127,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit boot (4.11 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 113,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,847 miles

Nearside Handbrake efficency is a bit down

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,213 miles

Rear Lower Both rear coil spring carriers corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2019 96,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak.

Offside Rear Brake has a light bind.

Rear Lower Both rear coil spring carriers corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition/rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Oct 2018 84,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition/rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,291 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition/rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,793 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 37,883 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,883 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,043 miles

Advance wear to front brake discs and pads

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 31,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advance wear to front brake discs and pads

Nearside front day time running light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,832 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)

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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PB05 BEX is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red 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 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 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 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PB05 BEX, 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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PB05 BEX is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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