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R33 MDW

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,240 mi
Last recorded82,240 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 MDW
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,240 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,071 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Front subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,656 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 70,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 63,588 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 63,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,287 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Slight play in offside front strut top mount.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,671 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint boot slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,453 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Slight play in offside front suspension top mount.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,022 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,348 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,092 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,140 miles

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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R33 MDW is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R33 MDW, 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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What year was R33 MDW registered?

R33 MDW is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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