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S4 PHF

2009 Fiat 500C

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,563 mi
Last recorded39,563 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 PHF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 39,563 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished on sidewalls and tread (Advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 35,934 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,716 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 34,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 34,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,993 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Some of the bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,647 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 33,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball dust cover perished

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Rear rear exhaust silencer in poor condition. not leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test

engine breather hose deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,235 miles

Battery secured with block of wood

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension mounting top plate corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension mounting top plate corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,029 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Both rear tyre valves perishing / cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2016 29,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Both rear tyre valves perishing / cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,869 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,035 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 26,035 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,760 miles

damadge to nsf rim//3 x tyres begining to crack//rear box rusty.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,156 miles

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

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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S4 PHF is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S4 PHF, 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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What year was S4 PHF registered?

S4 PHF is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is S4 PHF safe to buy?

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