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RF09 MMX

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,271 mi
Last recorded67,271 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 67,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp dipped beam image vague

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Sound deadening material not fully secure Underside of bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tailgate external release button not working, access for inspection gained using key fob

Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,905 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2025 65,904 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,348 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded & deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2024 64,348 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nearside front tyre flat & brake test may cause damage (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged burst at bottom of stem (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded & deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,430 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox casing has a misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside, bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded & deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,178 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside, bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,430 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 54,430 miles

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

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,958 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,483 miles

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,968 miles

front tyres low

slight play in the nearside front antiroll bar link arm

Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,885 miles

rear wiper not clearing the screen

Fail 15 Jul 2014 23,885 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper not clearing the screen

Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,091 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 MMX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

RF09 MMX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 August 2009.

Is RF09 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF09 MMX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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