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HJ09 RYX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,415 mi
Last recorded50,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 RYX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 50,415 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

rear beam rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2026 50,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear coil springs rusty

rear beam rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,815 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle deteriorated (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 42,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

front exhaust clamp damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2024 42,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 175\65\14\82H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

front exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,619 miles

Offside front shock casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,192 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 38,182 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 35,656 miles

battery insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2020 34,005 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2020 34,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,848 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Various underbody component's corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,035 miles

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

Rear axle spring mounting cups corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,411 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 25,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,427 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,986 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,215 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn low inner & outer edges

Fail 10 Jul 2013 12,215 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn low inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,657 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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HJ09 RYX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

HJ09 RYX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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