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AO09 ZXR

2009 Fiat 500C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZXR
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 96,987 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 93,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,765 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 88,755 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 81,680 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 74,665 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,633 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamp missing front and rear

Fail 5 Jan 2021 71,633 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamp missing front and rear

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 65,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,897 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint. (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front tyres, and offside rear tyre perished, and cracked.

rear silencer poor condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,967 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded, and has slight blow.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 47,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded, and has slight blow.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear section of exhuast (back box) outer skin corroded but not leaking gases.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,700 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 35,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,004 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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AO09 ZXR is a 2009 Fiat 500C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO09 ZXR, 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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AO09 ZXR is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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