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RF58 VWL

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,935 mi
Last recorded50,935 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 VWL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 50,935 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 50,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2025 48,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear excel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 47,520 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 47,520 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 45,518 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f shocker / strut top mount plastic support for bump stop broken / advise attention / slight play / wear in n/s/f top mount

both suspension top mount cups (under bonnet) heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded / back box very heavily corroded / outer casing becoming split / flaking / weak in structure

slight flexing on both front lower suspension arms rear support bushes

underside / suspension / steering / braking components all showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

Fail 11 Dec 2023 45,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split / lost all grease / components covered in cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f shocker / strut top mount plastic support for bump stop broken / advise attention / slight play / wear in n/s/f top mount

both suspension top mount cups (under bonnet) heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded / back box very heavily corroded / outer casing becoming split / flaking / weak in structure

slight flexing on both front lower suspension arms rear support bushes

underside / suspension / steering / braking components all showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

Pass 12 Dec 2022 43,451 miles

both hand brake cables becoming split / corroded / deteriorated

exhaust corroded / ex back box heavily corroded / outer casing flaking / splitting

head light lens slightly fogged over / beam patterns slightly deffused

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places

Pass 8 Dec 2021 41,591 miles

exhaust corroded / back box outer casing split / flaking /

o/s head light lens slightly fogged over / beam pattern slightly deffused

underside components showing general corrosion / rear axle becoming heavily / advanced in corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 40,244 miles

advise to carry out same repairs to o/s/f

bonnet slightly damaged in centre at front

both shocker / strut top mounts under bonnet / nuts / washers ect heavily corroded

front shocker bump stops deteriorated / n/s/f gaiter split

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Fail 17 Dec 2020 40,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a.b.s warning light on dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened n/s/f shocker / strut top mounting plastic section cracked / becoming insecure / excessive top mount play / movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise to carry out same repairs to o/s/f

bonnet slightly damaged in centre at front

both shocker / strut top mounts under bonnet / nuts / washers ect heavily corroded

front shocker bump stops deteriorated / n/s/f gaiter split

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 16 Dec 2019 39,143 miles

underside / components / exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,163 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 37,163 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,787 miles

coil springs becoming corroded

front brake discs corroded on edges

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2017 34,786 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surface / brake pads deteriorated (3.7.B.3)

coil springs becoming corroded

front brake discs corroded on edges

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limits 195 / 45 / 16

slight unbalance on rear brakes on operation

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,255 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,814 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,127 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steam present when engine hot and coolant fan cuts in! Possible leakage developing from radiator? Recommend further inspection near future

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,964 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 22,964 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 17,853 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 17,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 15 Dec 2011 12,529 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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RF58 VWL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

RF58 VWL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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