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SM09 JJY

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,413 mi
Last recorded88,413 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 JJY
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front heavily corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

no engine oil on dipstick- topped up 2lts before test

Fail 27 Jul 2023 88,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front heavily corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fill up resovoir on test (3.5 (a))

no engine oil on dipstick- topped up 2lts before test

Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,438 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 76,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear drum brake lower back plate appears damp-not obviously leaking - Req. further investigation

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

nearside front D.R.L not working

Pass 22 Aug 2020 71,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,394 miles

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

Gear Box Leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 55,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,430 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 30,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,209 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 28,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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SM09 JJY is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM09 JJY, 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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SM09 JJY is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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