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HJ09 RNU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,817 mi
Last recorded76,817 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 RNU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,817 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,598 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2020 74,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty and poor advise renewing

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,737 miles

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

Offside Front Door outer handle damaged

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded and deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber bushes perished and bump stops resting in spring cone

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,737 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Door outer handle damaged

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

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded and deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber bushes perished and bump stops resting in spring cone

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,278 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake bracket broke but cable still secure

Rear axle rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

gearbox oily

temp fuel cap fiited

Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,814 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop broken. requires attention.

Offside Rear fuel cap is of a temporary type and seal is deteriorated.

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded and broken, cable still secure.

Oil leak engine. ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system generally corroded.

Rear rear axle corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 66,814 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop broken. requires attention.

Offside Rear fuel cap is of a temporary type and seal is deteriorated.

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded and broken, cable still secure.

Oil leak engine. ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system generally corroded.

Rear rear axle corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,927 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly noisy when rotated

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,927 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel slightly noisy when rotated

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,861 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 23,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 RNU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RNU, 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 RNU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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