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RJ09 TRZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,855 mi
Last recorded55,855 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 TRZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2025 54,346 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,256 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,113 miles

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

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

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2023 51,112 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2022 49,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,783 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,396 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

travel on handbrake

Fail 25 Mar 2019 40,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,921 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,952 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2017 30,952 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,824 miles

both front tyres low on edge close to limit

rear axle rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,885 miles

coolant leak

near side front tyre low on edge

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

slight damp patch off side front shocker

Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,071 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,640 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 TRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

RJ09 TRZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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