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RJ09 OCA

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,316 mi
Last recorded51,316 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 OCA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,316 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,267 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides --- lower ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 47,860 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 43,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 43,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,671 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE'S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,280 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 26,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,914 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,316 miles

front tyres are on the legal limit,need replacing now

Fail 23 Jun 2015 20,316 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres are on the legal limit,need replacing now

Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,192 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2014 16,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

nearside rear hand brake cable inscure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,116 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 OCA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

RJ09 OCA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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