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RJ09 BBK

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,763 mi
Last recorded51,763 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 BBK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,763 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded..

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 51,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded..

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,725 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2025 48,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp casing damaged,advise to change.

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 37,159 miles

front flexi on exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front seatbelt webbing tangled but still operating correctly

offside front top suspension mount has minor

offside wing mirror backing missing but no sharp edge present

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2022 37,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

front flexi on exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front seatbelt webbing tangled but still operating correctly

offside front top suspension mount has minor

offside wing mirror backing missing but no sharp edge present

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2021 29,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 23,907 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 22,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 20,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 16,986 miles

Nearside Rear lamp condensated

Fail 12 May 2017 16,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp condensated

Pass 24 May 2016 14,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 12,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 9,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2013 7,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 5,206 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)

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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RJ09 BBK 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 78.9%.

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 RJ09 BBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ09 BBK registered?

RJ09 BBK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is RJ09 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 BBK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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