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RF09 KPX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,320 mi
Last recorded88,320 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 88,320 miles

Front Both headlights cloudy

Fail 5 Aug 2025 88,320 miles

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

Front Both headlights cloudy

Pass 26 Aug 2024 83,931 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower exhaust clamp defective

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2024 83,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower exhaust clamp defective

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 58,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,373 miles

Coolant low at time of test

Engine oil level low at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,083 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 47,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,926 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,267 miles

Rear rear exhaust rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 27,202 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,127 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 20,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 12,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,521 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 KPX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

RF09 KPX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 August 2009.

Is RF09 KPX safe to buy?

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