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RJ59 TVM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,636 mi
Last recorded42,636 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 TVM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 42,636 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 42,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 40,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 35,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 34,775 miles

Front Springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Springs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 32,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY AND REAR BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Boot lid slightly loose CATCH DETERIORATED. RECOMMEND REPAIR. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess X2 NSR/OSR REPLACE ASAP. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 31,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY AND REAR BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUT. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 31,675 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY AND REAR BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre AND CUT. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 185/55 15 ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUT. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,739 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND REAR. SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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 AND CUTS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 28,760 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 26,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP. AND SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 24,782 miles

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 24,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AND PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 22,741 miles

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 NSR/OSR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 22,741 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 NSR/OSR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,099 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 19,099 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 14,502 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 11,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,705 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUTS BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS

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 TVM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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