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RO09 CHY

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

55,232 mi
Last recorded55,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 CHY
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,232 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 55,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 51,523 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 49,063 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,500 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 45,490 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 42,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 42,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 36,594 miles

Both front windscreen wipers judder on up sweep and smear but not quite to point of failure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 36,594 miles

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

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

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

Both front windscreen wipers judder on up sweep and smear but not quite to point of failure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,156 miles

Nearside front headlamp has a poor beam image

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear wheel has a slight bind when spun by hand and brakes squeak

Fail 30 Jan 2020 30,156 miles

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

Nearside front headlamp has a poor beam image

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear wheel has a slight bind when spun by hand and brakes squeak

Pass 1 Feb 2019 24,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 24,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 23,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 22,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 21,210 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,456 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Oil level low

Fail 20 Jan 2015 19,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil level low

Fail 14 Jan 2014 17,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level low

Pass 14 Jan 2014 17,860 miles

Oil level low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 16,089 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Fail 15 Jan 2013 16,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wiper blades smearing

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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RO09 CHY is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RO09 CHY, 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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RO09 CHY is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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