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RJ09 OMF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,358 mi
Last recorded83,358 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2024 83,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Noise from engine

Ns hand brake cable outer split

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe perished

play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 79,844 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,780 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,779 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 74,313 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2020 74,312 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated porous (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,980 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

corrosion rear suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,307 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,380 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,380 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2016 56,600 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,587 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,137 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 OMF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

RJ09 OMF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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