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RJ59 DVL

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,693 mi
Last recorded100,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 100,693 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 91,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 84,411 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,490 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,133 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,608 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 60,515 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 60,513 miles

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

Front Brake pads appear low

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,395 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,397 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 47,356 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,133 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,412 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 29,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,175 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 22,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DVL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ59 DVL registered?

RJ59 DVL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is RJ59 DVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 DVL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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