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RO04 JAG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,051 mi
Last recorded71,051 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 JAG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 71,051 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,587 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 69,587 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 66,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,877 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,810 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 62,810 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,253 miles

Front exhaust clamp heavily corroded.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,242 miles

Nearside Rear axle spring platform corrodded

Offside Rear axle spring platform corrodded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 56,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear axle spring platform corrodded

Offside Rear axle spring platform corrodded

engine oil level very low

handbrake efficiency low and does not lock any wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 52,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 39,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,719 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 23,431 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 23,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 16,803 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 9,090 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 9,090 miles

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

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

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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RO04 JAG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO04 JAG, 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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RO04 JAG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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