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RF09 DNU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,073 mi
Last recorded81,073 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 DNU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,073 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,520 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 75,541 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded where springs are located

rear exhaust box in poor condition but not blowing yet

Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,397 miles

slight leak on flexi pipe

slight play n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,336 miles

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

Rear box outer skin rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2018 55,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear box outer skin rusty

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,479 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,299 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oil leaks

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,763 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 DNU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RF09 DNU, 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 DNU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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