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RV09 HXO

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,887 mi
Last recorded114,887 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 114,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2020 114,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 102,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2019 102,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,848 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2018 93,848 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,586 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper retaining device and rod (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper retaining device and rod (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s driveshaft gear oil seal leaking

no acceleration detected on emissions test

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,153 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2014 68,153 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,555 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 53,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,880 miles

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 HXO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV09 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

RV09 HXO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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