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RV09 HYG

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,994 mi
Last recorded98,994 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 HYG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,994 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 98,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 95,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 95,785 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 88,281 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 88,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 76,105 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 76,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,759 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust box deteriorated

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 72,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust box deteriorated

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,650 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 62,482 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 62,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 27 Jul 2018 55,108 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 55,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 48,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR SILENCER BOX HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 29 Jul 2017 48,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid os - ns (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR SILENCER BOX HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,006 miles

both front tyres are on 3mm tread

rear exhaust silencer casing has deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/side h/light adjusted from too low

Fail 31 Jul 2013 26,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust silencer has slightly deteriated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer has slightly deteriated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,211 miles

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

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 HYG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

RV09 HYG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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