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RF09 BVO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,861 mi
Last recorded121,861 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 BVO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 121,861 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ns and os rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 115,915 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 109,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 101,955 miles

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

Offside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Rear tyre cracking. replacement recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 31 May 2023 101,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Rear tyre cracking. replacement recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,363 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 8 Jun 2022 98,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,585 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust deteriorating.

screen wash water stagnant

Fail 2 Jun 2021 89,584 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust deteriorating.

screen wash water stagnant

Pass 3 Jun 2020 87,844 miles

Nearside Rear NO PLATE LIGHT LENS MISSING

Fail 3 Jun 2020 87,842 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure FLEXY SECTION DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear NO PLATE LIGHT LENS MISSING

Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,111 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,367 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a slightly stiff upper support bearing assembly

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

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened complete beam unit (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both ns and os front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

rear exhaust box corroded

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,319 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 74,319 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 62,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer corossion

Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,079 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,854 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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RF09 BVO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 RF09 BVO, 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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RF09 BVO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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