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RJ09 XWU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

24,936 mi
Last recorded24,936 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 24,936 miles

Coolant leak slight coolant leak suspect from housing on end of head ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 May 2025 24,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and started to split, bonding failing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 24,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking & perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking & perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 23,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush splitting & soft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 16 May 2022 23,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 20 May 2021 22,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 22,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer edge of face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively suspect pads sticking in carrier (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 21,442 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 21,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2018 20,357 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 19,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 18,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 17,386 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,512 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 15,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,572 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 XWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

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

Is RJ09 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 XWU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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