MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded
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
Nearside Front deep cuts in tyres inner wall
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
both front wipers slightly split
front disc slightly worn
rear exhaust box slightly corroded
slight damage to offside front sill
damage os outer sill
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was HJ09 RCO registered?
HJ09 RCO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2009.
Is HJ09 RCO safe to buy?
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