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X20 MAE

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,461 mi
Last recorded75,461 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 MAE
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,461 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,358 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 71,358 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,409 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

slight damage to n/s outer door handle

Fail 8 Feb 2024 67,406 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

slight damage to n/s outer door handle

Pass 7 Feb 2023 63,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front upper mounting washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 63,368 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front upper mounting washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,481 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket corroded and broke but exhaust is secure,also system corroded all over (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light,parts not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 54,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 47,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,418 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 47,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,409 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 47,408 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

corossion on back box

Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,270 miles

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

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

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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X20 MAE is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X20 MAE, 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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X20 MAE is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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