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RV09 HWK

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,945 mi
Last recorded120,945 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 HWK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 120,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29%front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil lamp on dash.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner and outer edges and has outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect In my opinion the shock is leaking but i am no expert. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,969 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged multiple cuts and grazes on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,345 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 54,618 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 54,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,112 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 32,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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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RV09 HWK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RV09 HWK, 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 RV09 HWK registered?

RV09 HWK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 March 2009.

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