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RJ09 SPZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 SPZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 74,682 miles

Fuel cap broken but still sealing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 74,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap broken but still sealing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 67,668 miles

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

Minor exhaust leak from front pipe

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 67,668 miles

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

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

Minor exhaust leak from front pipe

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,172 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle Heavily corroded around spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant leaking back of engine ?

Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,190 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable rusted/corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2021 54,968 miles

axle starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,109 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 53,109 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 47,011 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 47,011 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 38,162 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,550 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 8,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 4,758 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 SPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

RJ09 SPZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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