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RJ09 SUY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,328 mi
Last recorded113,328 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 113,328 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,986 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 101,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 89,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 89,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,441 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 74,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,207 miles

Engine oil low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,944 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 58,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 48,421 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system,plus small blow

Day time running light warning on dash

Fail 27 May 2017 48,421 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system,plus small blow

Day time running light warning on dash

No tread on inner part of n.s.f tyre

No tread on inner part of o.s.f tyre ,worn close to its cord.Recommend it to replaced

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,154 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Corrosion to exhaust system

Small leak from o.s.r shock absorber

Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,053 miles

near side rear hand brake cable mount broken secured with cable ties

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 17,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres worn inner treads

n/s/r parking brake cable bracket broken

some lift in o/s/f upper strut bush

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn inner treads

n/s/r parking brake cable bracket broken

some lift in o/s/f upper strut bush

Pass 28 Jul 2012 15,512 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 SUY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

RJ09 SUY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ09 SUY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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