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RD06 RUB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,945 mi
Last recorded75,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD06 RUB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 75,945 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 68,616 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 68,584 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 66,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 60,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,083 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 56,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,824 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 52,824 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 49,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,256 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 42,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 37,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,960 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 26,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,539 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 25,989 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 24,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,056 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,898 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,258 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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RD06 RUB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RD06 RUB, 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 RD06 RUB registered?

RD06 RUB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is RD06 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD06 RUB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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