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RJ59 BXL

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,207 mi
Last recorded80,207 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 BXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 80,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 79,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,455 miles

All four tyre cuts/ cracks appearing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 77,105 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 77,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,494 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 70,493 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,664 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 66,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-section of exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside parking brake only just working (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,166 miles

Offside Rear handbrake bracket broken

Pass 4 Nov 2017 54,805 miles

nearside+offside rear tyres cracking need replacing

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 54,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside+offside rear tyres cracking need replacing

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,305 miles

nearside rear hand brake bracket is broken, being supported by a cable tie

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,250 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,385 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,361 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 21,562 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 21,562 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 BXL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

RJ59 BXL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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