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RF58 AKY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,390 mi
Last recorded105,390 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 AKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 105,390 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 105,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 99,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front door handle slightly faulty

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 99,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front door handle slightly faulty

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,280 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 83,890 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow rear back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover deteriated

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,084 miles

Rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,462 miles

Rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate slightly insecure. Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate slightly insecure. Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,712 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,048 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 52,047 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,981 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,957 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 39,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,564 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Engine crankcase breather hose split. Fumes in car.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 30,564 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine crankcase breather hose split. Fumes in car.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,255 miles

Crankcase vent pipe split.[Fumes in car].

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

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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RF58 AKY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF58 AKY, 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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RF58 AKY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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