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SN08 FAB

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 FAB
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 95,006 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 92,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 90,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 88,936 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front leg top washers corroded and weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust outer cover corroded and weak

Fail 21 Jul 2023 88,931 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front bottom joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front leg top washers corroded and weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust outer cover corroded and weak

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,108 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded & broken

engine sump corroded & leaking

Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15 82h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust bracket corroded & broken

engine sump corroded & leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,216 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,343 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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SN08 FAB is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SN08 FAB, 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 SN08 FAB registered?

SN08 FAB is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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