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BT09 RBO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,378 mi
Last recorded125,378 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 RBO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 125,378 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 125,359 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front day time running light not working

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,644 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 120,644 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 107,034 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 107,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,098 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 92,096 miles

Emissions not tested due to rotten and blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,096 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 75,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,339 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 58,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 58,850 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,507 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,895 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,233 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,612 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,793 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 23,793 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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BT09 RBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT09 RBO, 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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BT09 RBO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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