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RK09 OBG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,972 mi
Last recorded92,972 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OBG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 92,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,566 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 88,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,625 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2020 85,625 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2019 81,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 81,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,458 miles

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 May 2015 36,832 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,578 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,225 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise slight gearbox oil leak

strong advise front pads low discs getting lipped

strong advise play in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,111 miles

advise slight gearbox oil leak

strong advise front pads low discs getting lipped

strong advise play in o/s/f strut top mount

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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RK09 OBG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RK09 OBG, 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 RK09 OBG registered?

RK09 OBG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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