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RF09 NHD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 79,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,444 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,197 miles

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

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2019 58,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust section rusty and in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2017 45,041 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Rear exhaust section rusty and in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,028 miles

NSF WASHER JET FAULTY

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,317 miles

EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT PIPE - Monitor

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,341 miles

REAR SILENCER CORROSION OUTER SKIN: MONITOR

Pass 10 Aug 2013 12,465 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 12,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 6,351 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 NHD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NHD, 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 NHD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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