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BT09 RFK

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,172 mi
Last recorded55,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 RFK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 55,172 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2026 55,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2025 46,094 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 37,846 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

silencer exhaust system slightly corroded .

Pass 31 Jul 2023 31,318 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 31,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 25,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,021 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 22,076 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,478 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2016 14,719 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 11,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,686 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 9,512 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 7,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,793 miles

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 RFK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFK, 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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What year was BT09 RFK registered?

BT09 RFK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is BT09 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 RFK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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