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RV09 TXL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,578 mi
Last recorded66,578 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 TXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 65,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 65,915 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,464 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 63,464 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 60,661 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 60,661 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 56,384 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 56,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 52,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 50,258 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,920 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 45,920 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,000 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 42,000 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,155 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,369 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 29,369 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,177 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,886 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 TXL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV09 TXL registered?

RV09 TXL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is RV09 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 TXL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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