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RJ09 KJY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,906 mi
Last recorded78,906 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,906 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

aux belt heavily age cracked

boot release button inop

exhaust system corroded

vin plate heavily deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,420 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount notchy

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 75,232 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front top mounts notchy

suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure requires attention

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,596 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

steering notchy

Fail 20 Jan 2021 71,466 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

steering notchy

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,195 miles

AUX belt age cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

boot button inoperative access gained with key fob

exhaust corroded

steering notchy

Fail 11 Jun 2019 64,148 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AUX belt age cracked

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge / near cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

boot button inoperative access gained with key fob

exhaust corroded

steering notchy

Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,401 miles

Exhaust corroded and rear silencer in poor condition

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

Front Brake pads appear to be wearing low *limited access*

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing slightly

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

high parking brake travel

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 52,631 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

high parking brake travel

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,592 miles

requires tracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 46,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 40,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,748 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,009 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 29,009 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 22,279 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 KJY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ09 KJY, 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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RJ09 KJY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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