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RJ09 HGY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,340 mi
Last recorded101,340 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 101,340 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 101,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 13 Mar 2025 100,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 96,532 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 89,719 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 89,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 84,721 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,270 miles

rear axle

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 82,765 miles

Rear Tyres perished

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded/outer skin pealing

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

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

Front Exhaust bracket/mount fractured

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft oil seal/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded/fractured

Fail 21 May 2019 82,762 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust bracket/mount fractured

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft oil seal/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded/fractured

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded/outer skin pealing

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2018 75,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 75,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 65,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 59,336 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop damaged

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

Fail 4 May 2016 59,336 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop damaged

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,442 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,142 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,920 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 HGY 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 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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

RJ09 HGY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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