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SJ09 OLD

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,894 mi
Last recorded113,894 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 OLD
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 113,894 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 130,854 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 130,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,765 miles

n/s/f daytime light not working

n/s/f top mount has play

o/s/f shock corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2025 102,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f daytime light not working

n/s/f top mount has play

o/s/f shock corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2024 126,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 96,866 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 96,866 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 120,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 120,875 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2023 89,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear beam corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 113,451 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 80,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 104,182 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 95,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 62,063 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 82,360 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,872 miles

Rear axle undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,365 miles

Offside Front top strut securing nut heavily corroded

Rear axle heavily corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 58,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front top strut securing nut heavily corroded

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,708 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,993 miles

rear axle beam rusty , rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2017 53,993 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear axle beam rusty , rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,809 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,438 miles

both rear wheels have slight drag when rotated. exhaust rusting

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,522 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,652 miles

exhaust rusting

Fail 3 Dec 2015 45,652 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusting

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,312 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 42,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,879 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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SJ09 OLD is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ09 OLD, 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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SJ09 OLD is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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