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ML09 RXS

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,094 mi
Last recorded75,094 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 RXS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,094 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin splitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 68,123 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 68,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,174 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 55,608 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,723 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear tailgate handle inop

Pass 28 Jun 2021 45,003 miles

Front exhaust clamp fractured and corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 39,262 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 36,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,965 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 28,963 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,727 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 15,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,695 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,630 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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ML09 RXS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML09 RXS, 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 ML09 RXS registered?

ML09 RXS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is ML09 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML09 RXS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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