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RF09 ECW

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,597 mi
Last recorded106,597 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 ECW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 106,597 miles

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

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

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,354 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 95,004 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 95,004 miles

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

Main beam headlamp insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged union damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 87,630 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 87,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 82,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,084 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 77,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 65,824 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,295 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2017 59,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,590 miles

Offside Front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,574 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 40,574 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,244 miles

front discs corroded...exhaust corroded...slight play o/s/f top mount....n/s/r tyre tread perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,504 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 26,504 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 21,679 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 ECW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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