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AV59 RVJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,503 mi
Last recorded89,503 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 RVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,503 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 88,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 85,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 85,267 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,697 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 82,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 79,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn uneven due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mount washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,030 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,564 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,379 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside door handle pivot broken, but door can still be opened

Tailgate not opening from outside tailgate handle but can be opened via key fob

Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,379 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside door handle pivot broken, but door can still be opened

Tailgate not opening from outside tailgate handle but can be opened via key fob

Fail 2 Oct 2014 55,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear silencer badly rusted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear silencer badly rusted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,194 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 42,194 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AV59 RVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV59 RVJ, 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 AV59 RVJ registered?

AV59 RVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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