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RJ09 XWB

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,564 mi
Last recorded92,564 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 92,564 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 92,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,624 miles

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))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 87,590 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,314 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 78,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 70,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,727 miles

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,727 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,057 miles

rear exhaust box casing corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 56,057 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,090 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,136 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 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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