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RO09 CJX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,329 mi
Last recorded69,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 CJX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,329 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 69,309 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both rears dangerously corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear brake line connectors corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust generally corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 68,405 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,817 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 64,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake cable mounting condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 62,665 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 62,665 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 61,324 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,335 miles

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

Rear back box condition

Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust condition

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,461 miles

Rear exhaust condition

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,194 miles

Exhaust rear box is rusty

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Possible fuel leak from filter housing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 51,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust rear box is rusty

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Possible fuel leak from filter housing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,608 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)

exhaust system corroded at rear

front registration plate not secured on one side

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 31,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,393 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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RO09 CJX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO09 CJX, 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 RO09 CJX registered?

RO09 CJX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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