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RJ59 DVX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,207 mi
Last recorded128,207 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 123,406 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2022 123,406 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,838 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,496 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 86,064 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 86,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 69,729 miles

rear box corroded

slight play both front top mounts

Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,566 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,518 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2014 28,980 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2013 27,474 miles

Nearside front top strut cup corroding.

Nearside front tyre has small cut in outer side wall but no damage to cords/ply.

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread area but not deep enough to damage cords/ply.Also small cuts in side wall.

Offside front top strut cup corroding.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 20,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 20,856 miles

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 DVX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVX, 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 DVX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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