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RF09 MPY

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,985 mi
Last recorded105,985 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 MPY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 105,985 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 105,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush splitting from mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 99,486 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 99,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,234 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 93,234 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,042 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 85,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear h/brake minimal effort

Fail 21 Sep 2020 82,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185x55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear h/brake minimal effort

Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer excessively corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 75,754 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer excessively corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,137 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber has aslight damping effect

Fail 21 Nov 2017 69,137 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front day time running light not working

nearside rear shock absorber has aslight damping effect

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,834 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 54,797 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,069 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)

offside front day running light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f day running light inop

Fail 17 Oct 2013 43,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f day running light inop

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,199 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2012 30,199 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RF09 MPY is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RF09 MPY, 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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RF09 MPY is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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