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SM09 JCV

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,244 mi
Last recorded98,244 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 JCV
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 98,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 96,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 96,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,112 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened springs, axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 94,112 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened springs, axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,274 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,327 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 84,327 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 98,821 miles

Nearside 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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,712 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 72,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 67,013 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 67,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,153 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 57,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,258 miles

Nearside front wiper blade is torn

Nearside rear tyre is worn and perished

Oil leak ()

Oil level below minimum

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,184 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil level below minimum

Fail 30 Jun 2016 44,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Oil level below minimum

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,362 miles

high level stoplamp inoperative

some leakage from exhaust joints and outer skin on rear silencer incomplete

some leakage from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,643 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box breaking up

Fail 27 Jun 2014 31,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box breaking up

Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,888 miles

nearside front tyre at 3mm/perished and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre at 3mm

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread area

Fail 1 Jul 2013 27,888 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre at 3mm/perished and worn on inner edge

nearside parking brake cable bracket split

offside front tyre at 3mm

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread area

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,485 miles

offside front brake pads are getting low 3-4mm with slight bind on disc

there is a small hole in windscreen washer bottle

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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SM09 JCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SM09 JCV, 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 SM09 JCV registered?

SM09 JCV is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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