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RF09 MPZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,151 mi
Last recorded59,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 50,512 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 50,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 43,973 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 43,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 38,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,131 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 33,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 30,681 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 27,635 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 24,961 miles

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 24,960 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,128 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 14,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 9,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 6,768 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 5,598 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 5,598 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,143 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 MPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

RF09 MPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is RF09 MPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF09 MPZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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