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FL59 RCZ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,322 mi
Last recorded91,322 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 RCZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,322 miles

slight underside corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2025 91,322 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2024 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 79,815 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 77,224 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 75,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,721 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,345 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 75,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,493 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,744 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,299 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,543 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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FL59 RCZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL59 RCZ, 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 FL59 RCZ registered?

FL59 RCZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is FL59 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 RCZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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