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RJ09 VHD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,834 mi
Last recorded111,834 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 VHD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 111,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,529 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 54,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,672 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,709 miles

rear exhaust tailbox corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre perrished

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,709 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 VHD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

RJ09 VHD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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