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X27 XLB

2009 Fiat 500 C

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,702 mi
Last recorded102,702 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 XLB
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,702 miles

Front exhaust joint clamp loose

handbrake travel long

Fail 27 Feb 2024 102,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust joint clamp loose

handbrake travel long

Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 89,887 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,994 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2021 83,994 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front suspension upper attachment has slight play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Fail 14 Mar 2019 73,683 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front suspension upper attachment has slight play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,892 miles

Flexi exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Nearside door handle loose

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both front suspension upper mounts

Fail 5 Mar 2018 63,892 miles

Flexi exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Nearside door handle loose

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in both front suspension upper mounts

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,627 miles

Nearside Front TYRE BALD INNER EDGE & NEARLY TO CASING

Offside Front tyre tread 1.8mm & bald inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 55,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front TYRE BALD INNER EDGE & NEARLY TO CASING

Offside Front tyre tread 1.8mm & bald inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,168 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 49,989 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 45,503 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,777 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,491 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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X27 XLB is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X27 XLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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X27 XLB is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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