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SO09 FCJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 FCJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 81,376 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread

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

Pass 12 May 2025 80,456 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 76,835 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

handbrake lever slightly high, but locks out

Pass 23 May 2023 69,418 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

slight gearbox leak

Fail 12 May 2023 69,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe slightly corroded

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

slight gearbox leak

Pass 28 May 2022 66,102 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread /tyre soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 62,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4X heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (sump porous) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper not working and blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 62,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4X heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (sump porous) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper not working and blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,866 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,972 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 50,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,021 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,807 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,128 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 24,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 19,161 miles

exhaust rear box heavily corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,137 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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SO09 FCJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO09 FCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO09 FCJ registered?

SO09 FCJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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