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RK09 OKZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,059 mi
Last recorded118,059 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OKZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 118,059 miles

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 117,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 109,660 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bodies heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip upper central area (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake cables outer casings split and heavily corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 105,517 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,913 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 100,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 100,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,456 miles

Rear exhaust system detoriated

Fail 1 Jun 2020 98,432 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,499 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,951 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 82,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 59,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,939 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 56,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,926 miles

engine oil minimum

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 OKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OKZ, 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 OKZ registered?

RK09 OKZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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