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RJ59 CWK

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,255 mi
Last recorded69,255 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 CWK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 69,255 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 69,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 64,369 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,118 miles

corrosion on rear axle

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,266 miles

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corrorded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 56,264 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corrorded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,733 miles

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,445 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 42,883 miles

rear silencer corroded & in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2017 39,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 35,420 miles

rear exhaust \ silencer outer skin starting to corrode but not blowing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,204 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Nov 2014 26,847 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 22,236 miles

nearside front tyre perished on outer side wall and wearing low on tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and low on tread

surface rust to exhaust system

Pass 9 Nov 2012 17,156 miles

surface corrosion exhaust

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 CWK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CWK, 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 CWK registered?

RJ59 CWK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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