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RJ09 OLN

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,399 mi
Last recorded139,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 139,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 130,515 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 130,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Outer lens badly deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread split / cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Mount point has been cut / modified in captive nut area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Number plate bulbs fault showing on dash / bulbs working.

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broken.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 124,389 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Mount point has been cut / modified in captive nut area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 124,387 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Mount point has been cut / modified in captive nut area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 124,385 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 Inner reflector / bulb holder loose. (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Mount point has been cut / modified in captive nut area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 119,281 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,660 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Fail 24 Aug 2021 104,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,738 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 80,720 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe to gearbox mount corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm and baddly worn on edges but no cords/canvas showing at time of test. 195 45 16 84V XL Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both near and offside front bush in axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,847 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust clamp/mount corroded and fractured.

O/S/F Daytime running light inop.

Orange triangle symbol illuminated on dash.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight blow from front exhaust.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 65,681 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 65,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.14mm 195/45 16 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm 195/45 16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,895 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 57,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,974 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 49,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,294 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 43,294 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,348 miles

drivers wiper blade incorrect fitting for vehicle sometimes crashes with other blade

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,793 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,463 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 21,462 miles

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

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

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

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 OLN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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