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RF09 NTM

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,910 mi
Last recorded100,910 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 100,910 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,472 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 96,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,493 miles

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

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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 86,731 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 86,731 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 82,353 miles

nearside rear flexi brake hose mounting bracket corroded one of hose insecure

rear beam axle corroded around spring mounts

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2022 82,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear flexi brake hose mounting bracket corroded one of hose insecure

rear beam axle corroded around spring mounts

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,065 miles

offside and nearside rear suspensioncorroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,464 miles

Front tyres perished and wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe and hose support broken due to rust (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 77,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres perished and wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe and hose support broken due to rust (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,889 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,850 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,275 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,761 miles

nearside rear tyre pereshing

offside rear tyre pereshing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,819 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 NTM 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 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 NTM, 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 NTM registered?

RF09 NTM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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