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S700 BJF

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 BJF
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 120,138 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 120,138 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 116,084 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 116,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 113,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,183 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 109,163 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,219 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - BOTH cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,882 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper spring not sitting in mounting

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

Rear hand brake cable bracket broken both sides

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,308 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R handbrake cable brackets broken but cable is secure

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,552 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,198 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,781 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 67,777 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,096 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,649 miles

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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S700 BJF is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White 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 S700 BJF, 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 S700 BJF registered?

S700 BJF is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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