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RJ09 LBG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,324 mi
Last recorded59,324 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 LBG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 59,324 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 59,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 56,497 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 56,496 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 54,258 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 54,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,943 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 51,939 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level below min mark

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,082 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 49,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 47,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,691 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 40,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant low

Pass 5 Jun 2018 34,683 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 34,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,739 miles

Both anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 29,739 miles

Both anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,766 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 23,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,918 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,864 miles

nearside front tyre perished / cracking in tread and has damage to outer side wall

nearside rear tyre perished / cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking / perished in tread

offside rear tyre has cut in tread and cracking / perished in tread

Fail 18 Jun 2014 12,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre perished / cracking in tread and has damage to outer side wall

nearside rear tyre perished / cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking / perished in tread

offside rear tyre has cut in tread and cracking / perished in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2013 7,897 miles

Damage to O/S/R Wheel Arch

Rear Exhaust silencer corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2013 7,897 miles

Damage to O/S/R Wheel Arch

Rear Exhaust silencer corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 4,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LBG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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