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RJ09 XWV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,544 mi
Last recorded79,544 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 79,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 72,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 72,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,304 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 69,303 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 66,422 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,120 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,008 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2017 60,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,285 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,874 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 24 Aug 2015 51,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,543 miles

rear silencer starting to rust

Fail 24 Aug 2013 36,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cut in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre.not deep enough to expose cords

from service point of view wipers would benefit from replacement

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Pass 24 Aug 2013 36,005 miles

cut in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre.not deep enough to expose cords

from service point of view wipers would benefit from replacement

o/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,878 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre slightly worn.

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 XWV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

RJ09 XWV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 August 2009.

Is RJ09 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 XWV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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