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RJ59 FNL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,734 mi
Last recorded74,734 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 FNL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 74,734 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 66,630 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 66,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 60,106 miles

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 53,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 45,160 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,350 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 33,918 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 28,127 miles

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 24,593 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres low

Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,408 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 18,892 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 15,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 12,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 FNL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

RJ59 FNL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ59 FNL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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