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RF09 HHE

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,584 mi
Last recorded67,584 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 HHE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 67,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tail light lens damaged but not affecting light

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

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

Rear back box baffles braking down/blown

Fail 23 Oct 2025 67,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tail light lens damaged but not affecting light

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

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

Rear back box baffles braking down/blown

Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,070 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 61,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 61,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,843 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 46,579 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 46,579 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,288 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 43,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 37,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,974 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Fail 2 Aug 2016 29,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,972 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

offside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Fail 23 Jul 2015 25,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

offside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,084 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,777 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 HHE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HHE, 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 HHE registered?

RF09 HHE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is RF09 HHE safe to buy?

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