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W23 JCG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,629 mi
Last recorded128,629 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW23 JCG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 128,629 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 122,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general under body corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2024 122,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,696 miles

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

Rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2023 112,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 101,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight coolant leak from heater hose

Fail 25 Aug 2020 79,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

slight coolant leak from heater hose

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,027 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR AXLE / SPRING SADDLE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE / DETERIATED [ 175 / 65 TR14 ]

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,000 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 52,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2017 40,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front slightly smearing screen

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,679 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,058 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 9,504 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 6,892 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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W23 JCG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W23 JCG, 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 W23 JCG registered?

W23 JCG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is W23 JCG safe to buy?

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