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FX09 OTV

2009 Fiat Rapido

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,545 mi
Last recorded65,545 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Rapido33,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 OTV
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 65,545 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 65,545 miles

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

Exhaust poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,400 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 64,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe(front half) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer outer skin coming away from exhaust

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bulb warning light on dash, says front right side light - but light working

Pass 3 Aug 2023 63,019 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,678 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 59,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level not working

reversing light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2021 53,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level not working

reversing light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,484 miles

Central Outer skin starting to detach from silencer

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 52,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Outer skin starting to detach from silencer

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 50,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,079 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 42,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,929 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,220 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 16,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 16,388 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,938 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,920 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 9,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,633 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Rapido?

Based on 2,767 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
2,497
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Stop lamp not working 13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 13
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FX09 OTV is a 2009 Fiat Rapido in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Rapido models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 33,856 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 Rapido fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX09 OTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Rapido typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat Rapido is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX09 OTV registered?

FX09 OTV is a 2009 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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