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RF09 MVU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,189 mi
Last recorded49,189 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 49,189 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 48,398 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,389 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 47,389 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,990 miles

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

Rear exhaust box (outer) skin corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2022 46,990 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box (outer) skin corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,297 miles

Both front day running lights not working

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

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

Rear exhaust box (outer) skin corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 44,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolt unscrewed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,791 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 41,791 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 39,056 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 13 Jul 2018 39,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,401 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,461 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,105 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,797 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 MVU 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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

RF09 MVU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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