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RW02 ROO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,743 mi
Last recorded132,743 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW02 ROO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 132,743 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 132,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 122,650 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre to rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 axle corroded

Fail 12 May 2022 122,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre to rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 117,802 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))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 117,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,742 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,741 miles

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

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

Both front top mounts have slight play

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,882 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 65,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,566 miles

both front top strut mounts rusty

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,788 miles

front discs in poor condition and pads worn

handbrake needs adjustment as lever nearing end of travel

n/s/f tyre 2mm o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust rusty

strut mounting worn and top plates rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,630 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2015 52,625 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,945 miles

o/s sunroof glass cracked

surface rust on rear axle

Pass 27 Jul 2013 38,100 miles

glass roof cracked on front o/s

Pass 11 May 2012 28,171 miles

sun roof haves a crack in it.

Fail 11 May 2012 28,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

sun roof haves a crack in it.

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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RW02 ROO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RW02 ROO, 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 RW02 ROO registered?

RW02 ROO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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