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HJ09 RCO

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,926 mi
Last recorded82,926 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 RCO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 82,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 80,072 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 80,071 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust being Defective (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear Silencer Not attached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 74,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres fitted inside/outside

Pass 18 Nov 2022 68,126 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 68,113 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 63,858 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,870 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,931 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 54,318 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 54,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 51,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 51,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,564 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 46,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,618 miles

Nearside Front deep cuts in tyres inner wall

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,629 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,326 miles

both front wipers slightly split

front disc slightly worn

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,567 miles

slight damage to offside front sill

Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,235 miles

damage os outer sill

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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HJ09 RCO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ09 RCO, 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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HJ09 RCO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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