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RO09 CHZ

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,856 mi
Last recorded129,856 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 CHZ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 129,856 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 129,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 123,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 123,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 112,105 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 112,105 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,696 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,482 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,760 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 4 Jun 2021 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted wrongly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,469 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,802 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,802 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 51,149 miles

Front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,565 miles

both front top struts have movement

cv joint worn and noisy

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 39,565 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both front top struts have movement

cv joint worn and noisy

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,846 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on the inside edge

offside front tyre wearing low on the inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriating

Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,148 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,002 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,777 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

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 CHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CHZ, 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 RO09 CHZ registered?

RO09 CHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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