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RJ59 CWF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,940 mi
Last recorded67,940 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,940 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 67,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 64,140 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both coil spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 64,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both coil spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 64,140 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested tyre in very dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also close to canvass on inner edge area - strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder/edge area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,807 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,525 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 52,525 miles

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

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,687 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2017 47,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2017 47,646 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box outter casing in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 38,108 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box outter casing in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,553 miles

offside front suspension turret corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,656 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)

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 CWF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CWF, 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 CWF registered?

RJ59 CWF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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