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RF09 HHK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,919 mi
Last recorded85,919 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 85,919 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 83,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 83,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 77,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 68,571 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,810 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 53,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,895 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 36,895 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 33,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f top strut mountings rusted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,689 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silenser corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,435 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 28,420 miles

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

Both front tyres worn to 4mm.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,090 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,248 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,530 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 HHK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HHK, 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 HHK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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