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RJ09 PXK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,171 mi
Last recorded132,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 132,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 131,092 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 130,007 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 130,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 124,100 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 124,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 119,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 103,197 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,682 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,682 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure support rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached 3 x support clamps broken/missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,537 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 85,537 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box in poor condition and delaminating

front tyres wearing inside edge

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,251 miles

boot carpet wet

exhaust back box in poor condition , delaminating and blowing slightly

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust system secure

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight damage to n/s rear wing

Fail 15 Jul 2016 65,251 miles

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

boot carpet wet

exhaust back box in poor condition , delaminating and blowing slightly

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust system secure

front and rear coil springs corroded

slight damage to n/s rear wing

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,578 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,662 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 45,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,128 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 35,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

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 PXK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PXK, 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 PXK registered?

RJ09 PXK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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