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RF09 ELC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 115,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 112,040 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 108,500 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 108,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 102,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 94,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 88,148 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 83,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,712 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 73,712 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,045 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from drivers line of view prier test.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 63,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from drivers line of view prier test.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,458 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 47,458 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 34,582 miles

third brake light not working

wiper blades worn/split

Fail 16 May 2013 34,582 miles

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

third brake light not working

wiper blades worn/split

Pass 21 May 2012 21,649 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 ELC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELC, 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 RF09 ELC registered?

RF09 ELC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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