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RF58 VKE

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,407 mi
Last recorded70,407 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 VKE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 70,407 miles

Chip in the screen

Exhaust silencer outer shell deteriorated

Flexible section of the exhaust deteriorated

Oil residue around sump and oil filter

Pass 11 Dec 2024 68,560 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Dec 2024 68,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,374 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 65,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,424 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,209 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 54,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable metal bracket broken

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 51,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,978 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Is Badly Corroded And Skin Is Peeling Off

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 46,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Is Badly Corroded And Skin Is Peeling Off

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,274 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 44,274 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,719 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing broken

Fail 21 Dec 2015 41,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust box outer casing broken

Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 39,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both daytime running lights inop.

Fail 29 Dec 2013 35,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2013 35,361 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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RF58 VKE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 RF58 VKE, 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 RF58 VKE registered?

RF58 VKE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 January 2009.

Is RF58 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF58 VKE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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