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RF09 FBV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,773 mi
Last recorded105,773 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 105,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 102,150 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 91,872 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 88,803 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,864 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,122 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,117 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,263 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,258 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,164 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 64,162 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,871 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre worn lo on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,262 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,915 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 35,900 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,195 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 26,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 FBV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF09 FBV registered?

RF09 FBV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 August 2009.

Is RF09 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF09 FBV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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