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RJ09 XVY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 102,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 100,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 98,878 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 98,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 94,811 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 91,313 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area to top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 91,313 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner section close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area to top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner section very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also has a nail in the shoulder and walls look damaged (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear While brake testing noise from wheel area ? Could be due to flat tyre ?

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,781 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 86,781 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint broken loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle broken/missing. (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,487 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 52,487 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished many cracks also low tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished many cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer also outer casing is rusted through and falling apart. Rear clamp also rusted through and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre Has an object in the side wall ,pin/nail? ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer rear very weak rusted also outer casing has peeled off partly rusted away,loose parts. (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 73,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades collide. (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer rear very weak rusted also outer casing has peeled off partly rusted away,loose parts. (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,361 miles

Front brake pads appear to becoming low

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

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

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

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

Rear some deterioration on exhaust box

Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,361 miles

Front brake pads appear to becoming low

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear some deterioration on exhaust box

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,867 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,555 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 41,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,184 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 XVY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ09 XVY registered?

RJ09 XVY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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