MOT Status
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Also Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox Mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Also Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust front pipe bracket broken
Nearside Park brake cable perished
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bump stop loose and rattling
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Signs off coolant leak at rad
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust front pipe bracket broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Gearbox output seal slight leak
Nearside Park brake cable perished
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bump stop loose and rattling
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Signs off coolant leak at rad
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer outer shell corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust box casing corroded.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust box casing corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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RJ09 XWB 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 73.7%.
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 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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?
RJ09 XWB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 July 2009.
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