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RO05 OOC

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,195 mi
Last recorded65,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 OOC
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,195 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,245 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2023 63,245 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s spring cup holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2023 63,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle around offside spring cup/mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,565 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 60,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 57,306 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,795 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 52,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,708 miles

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

Oil leak ()

sump corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2016 47,708 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

sump corroding

Pass 27 May 2015 43,756 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 43,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,620 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 16,356 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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RO05 OOC is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO05 OOC, 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 RO05 OOC registered?

RO05 OOC is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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