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RF09 LFZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,980 mi
Last recorded150,980 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 150,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 150,979 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 146,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (STRUT MOUNT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear (REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDION)

Pass 2 Sep 2022 142,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 138,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box + front flexi deteriorating

Fail 19 Aug 2021 138,478 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box + front flexi deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2020 133,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Back Box Skin Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre Belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 133,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Changed Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Back Box Skin Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre Belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 127,318 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2019 127,316 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,348 miles

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,527 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 110,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 98,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 85,319 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,931 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 51,030 miles

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

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 LFZ 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 LFZ, 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 LFZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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