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RF09 FOD

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,834 mi
Last recorded72,834 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 FOD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 72,834 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

clutch pedal has excessive play

Fail 1 Dec 2025 72,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

clutch pedal has excessive play

Pass 22 Nov 2024 69,748 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,147 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 68,147 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,218 miles

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))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 62,218 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 55,203 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 81,187 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 44,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 33,127 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 20,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 13,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 9,156 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,645 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 FOD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

RF09 FOD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is RF09 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF09 FOD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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