2009 Fiat 500C · 4,064 MOT tests
2009 Fiat 500C reliability
2009 Fiat 500Cs fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 500C years (4,064 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- 42.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 500Cs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 71,625
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,064
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 15.2% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Fiat 500C
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20%
- Lights and electrics18.4%
- Brakes15.2%
- Tyres6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 5.78%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.73%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.99%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 2.9%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 2.81%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.68%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.12%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.4%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.38%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.88%)
Other years
Every Fiat 500C year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Fiat 500C reliable?
2009 Fiat 500Cs fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 500C years (4,064 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Fiat 500C MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (5.78% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (5.73% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Fiat 500C have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Fiat 500C shows 71,625 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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