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RJ59 CWU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,930 mi
Last recorded104,930 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 CWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corrosive

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 104,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corrosive

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 101,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2024 101,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,482 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 99,482 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 91,438 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 91,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,339 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Front bumper damaged.

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,719 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 82,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,969 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,668 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,201 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,861 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 62,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,928 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside day running lamp not working

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear brake back plate damp

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 55,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

nearside rear shocker damp

offside day running lamp not working

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear brake back plate damp

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,920 miles

Rear exhaust in poor conditions.

rear shockabsorbers top mountings worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 41,613 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

tested in very wet conditions.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 41,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

tested in very wet conditions.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,919 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

rear silencer corroded

slight bind both rear wheels

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 CWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CWU, 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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RJ59 CWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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