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RB05 SYL

2009 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,577 mi
Last recorded53,577 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB05 SYL
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 53,577 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 53,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner/outer sidewalls damaged due to being run flat

Pass 6 Dec 2023 53,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 52,949 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,297 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 51,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 51,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,134 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,702 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,144 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,667 miles

3x lights out on high level brake light

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2014 41,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

3x lights out on high level brake light

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,606 miles

baby seat fitted n/s/r

front brake pads 70% worn approx + discs worn

front tyres worn on edges ( getting low on tread )

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2013 32,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

baby seat fitted n/s/r

front brake pads 70% worn approx + discs worn

front tyres worn on edges ( getting low on tread )

n/s day running light inop

n/s/r tyre badly worn on edges / nail in tread / on legal limits

rear exhaust box corroding

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing ( due to brake bind)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 22,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box corroded

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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RB05 SYL is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Black 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 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 RB05 SYL, 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 RB05 SYL registered?

RB05 SYL is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is RB05 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RB05 SYL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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