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RM02 BOO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,739 mi
Last recorded90,739 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM02 BOO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,739 miles

Rear advise rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2026 90,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Rear advise rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2025 85,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 84,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2023 84,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back box excessively deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2023 84,079 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust back box excessively deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2022 83,595 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 83,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall cut/split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,085 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,066 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust corroded

signs off leak from offside rear wheel cylinder

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 48,475 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking offside has nail

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,772 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 43,772 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,261 miles

o/s/f door handle loose, but still opens and closes

Fail 4 Oct 2013 33,255 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f door handle loose, but still opens and closes

Fail 13 Sep 2012 29,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,865 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

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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RM02 BOO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RM02 BOO, 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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RM02 BOO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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