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AC03 RBO

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,807 mi
Last recorded106,807 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 RBO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 106,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 100,895 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,377 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 99,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,013 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 11 Jan 2022 78,286 miles

Both front strut top mounts have slight play

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 78,286 miles

Both front strut top mounts have slight play

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))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,486 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))

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

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 6 Jan 2021 70,486 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))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (letter spacing) (0.1 (d))

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,757 miles

Offside front strut top mount slightly worn

Fail 8 Jan 2020 63,753 miles

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

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

Offside front strut top mount slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,869 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 45,868 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,360 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 27,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 12,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front Brake disc scored

Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,895 miles

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

center stop light two bulbs out of five not working

Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,623 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 7,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

hand brake outer cable cracking

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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AC03 RBO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AC03 RBO, 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 AC03 RBO registered?

AC03 RBO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is AC03 RBO safe to buy?

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