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HJ09 RZE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,206 mi
Last recorded45,206 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 45,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,664 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 42,100 miles

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

Exhaust Flexi Cracked But Not Leaking At Time Of Test

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Strut Top Mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 39,951 miles

Coil spring corroded rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension top strut mounting brackets badly corroded - recommend replacement as soon as possible (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded - not leaking at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2021 38,676 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 38,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 36,616 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust clamp rusted away

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2020 36,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust clamp rusted away

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s and n/s front tyres worn outer edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,049 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper O/S/F susension top mount has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,382 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,499 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2014 13,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,713 miles

Slight corossion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,413 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 RZE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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