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RF09 NRU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,745 mi
Last recorded131,745 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 NRU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,321 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 112,321 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,123 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,712 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 88,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,539 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,556 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 65,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,737 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,268 miles

ns day running light faulty

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,939 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,290 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 NRU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

RF09 NRU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is RF09 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF09 NRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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