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RJ09 HGG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,248 mi
Last recorded123,248 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 HGG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 123,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake efficiency requirement only just met, nearside rear efficiency reading low

Fail 26 Jun 2025 123,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake efficiency requirement only just met, nearside rear efficiency reading low

Pass 24 Jun 2024 115,377 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 115,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 105,166 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 105,166 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear different size tyres fitted front to back

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,337 miles

cracks in nearside rear and offside rear tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2020 93,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Clip broken on brake fluid reservoir which is slightly insecure.

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

Rear Rear loading area not checked due items causing an obstruction.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,233 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking - recommend replacement

Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,233 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking - recommend replacement

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,324 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 55,324 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 52,967 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,899 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,796 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 20,093 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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RJ09 HGG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 RJ09 HGG, 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 RJ09 HGG registered?

RJ09 HGG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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