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RJ09 LCA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,062 mi
Last recorded98,062 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 98,062 miles

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

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

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 axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2025 96,674 miles

Advise hand brake travel high

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 96,673 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Advise hand brake travel high

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 93,138 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 93,138 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 91,764 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2023 91,764 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,458 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,646 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding partially separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding partially separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 83,646 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Light unit loose (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding partially separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock weak

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding partially separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake cables outer casing damaged / Both sides

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,177 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 76,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,817 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,046 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,947 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and blowing slightly.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 34,190 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 34,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 LCA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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