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RF09 MLE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,566 mi
Last recorded74,566 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 74,566 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2026 74,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 74,062 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,563 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,398 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 70,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,144 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing in tred

both rear tyres perishing in tred

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Fail 10 Oct 2022 70,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread

both rear tyres perishing in tread

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,457 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,592 miles

Nearside Front top mount play

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box small blow & rusted (6.1.2 (a))

small oil leak gear box

Fail 30 Sep 2020 62,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front top mount play

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box small blow & rusted (6.1.2 (a))

small oil leak gear box

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,050 miles

o/s/f top shock mount has play

Fail 24 Sep 2019 59,050 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f top shock mount has play

Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,127 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2018 55,127 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,102 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,344 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,307 miles

front tyres worn will need replacing soon

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,244 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 26,244 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 18,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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 MLE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

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

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