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RK09 OKV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,984 mi
Last recorded37,984 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OKV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 37,984 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand Brake cable holder broken and affecting operation

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

Offside Rear hand Brake cable holder broken and affecting operation

Fail 13 Mar 2026 37,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand Brake cable holder broken and affecting operation

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

Offside Rear hand Brake cable holder broken and affecting operation

Pass 8 Nov 2024 36,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 35,073 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 30,604 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 30,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 28,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 25,603 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,866 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tailgate only opening by remote on key

Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 8,586 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 8,586 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 4,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 1,159 miles

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

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

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 OKV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OKV, 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 RK09 OKV registered?

RK09 OKV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is RK09 OKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 OKV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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