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RH09 RJH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,281 mi
Last recorded81,281 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH09 RJH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 78,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is 10yrs old, perished and cracking on inner shoulder exposing the cords 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 76,817 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,299 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,291 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 61,291 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,239 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 53,239 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,531 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 42,531 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 35,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall has minor kerbing damage

Nearside Rear outer wing/lower sill panel dented

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised tread wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

both front rear inner wishbone bushes starting to split

engine oil level low

rear exhaust silencer corodded

rear footbrake readings indicate imbalance

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,967 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

dent in nearside rear outer sill

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2015 28,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

dent in nearside rear outer sill

Pass 10 Oct 2014 20,075 miles

front brake discs worn

slight " lift " at front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 15 Oct 2013 12,139 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f top mount cup corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,796 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 9,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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RH09 RJH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RH09 RJH, 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 RH09 RJH registered?

RH09 RJH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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