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RJ09 XWL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,239 mi
Last recorded84,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 84,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 84,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 77,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST & AXLE CORRODED.

Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,568 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 70,024 miles

rear axel corroded

rear exhaust corroded

wireing damage from body to boot

both front tyres wearing low close to wear bars

Fail 8 Mar 2023 70,024 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low close to wear bars

rear axel corroded

rear exhaust corroded

wireing damage from body to boot

Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,168 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

wiring damage from body to boot

Pass 6 Jan 2021 63,861 miles

rear axle corrored

rear exhaust box corroded

wiring damage from body to boot

Fail 6 Jan 2021 63,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle corrored

rear exhaust box corroded

wiring damage from body to boot

Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,519 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal slight leak

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

wiring damage from body to boot

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,970 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,970 miles

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

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,245 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,879 miles

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

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

advise front wheel alighnment possibly needs re adjustment.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 25,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,516 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

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 XWL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

RJ09 XWL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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