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RJ59 AEK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,433 mi
Last recorded13,433 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 AEK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 13,433 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 13,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 13,067 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 12,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022 12,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 12,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Tested when wet

Pass 15 Dec 2020 11,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silence (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 11,487 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 11,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 9,517 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 8,997 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 8,996 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 8,196 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 8,195 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 7,563 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 7,491 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 12 Feb 2015 6,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 6,838 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 5,766 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 3,862 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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RJ59 AEK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ59 AEK, 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 RJ59 AEK registered?

RJ59 AEK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is RJ59 AEK safe to buy?

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