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RJ59 AEV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,332 mi
Last recorded27,332 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 AEV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 27,332 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 27,322 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 27,083 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 27,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 25,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 20,977 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 20,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 19,716 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 19,711 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 19,628 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 19,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 19,076 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 18,081 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 17,197 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 16,080 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,704 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 13,704 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 11,504 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 9,202 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroded

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 AEV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ59 AEV, 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 AEV registered?

RJ59 AEV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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