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RJ09 HGX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,559 mi
Last recorded42,559 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 HGX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 42,559 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 40,797 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 38,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 38,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 36,872 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexi joint worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 34,703 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,282 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake hoses insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,660 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,214 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,550 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 21,625 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 21,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 18,053 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,113 miles

damage to offside outter sill

Pass 4 Dec 2012 11,710 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 HGX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

RJ09 HGX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is RJ09 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 HGX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ09 HGX have outstanding finance?

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