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RJ09 YNK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,864 mi
Last recorded59,864 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 YNK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 59,864 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rusted all around. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper exhaust back box corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper usual corrosion.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 58,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2024 57,309 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 55,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 25,096 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Backbox deteriorated

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,210 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 21,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 15,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,515 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 12,819 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 11,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 8,424 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 YNK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YNK, 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 YNK registered?

RJ09 YNK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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