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RJ59 TVX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,723 mi
Last recorded71,723 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 71,723 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 64,599 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

axle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 59,123 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 57,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 57,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,779 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 53,772 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,842 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,264 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 44,264 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 39,276 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 32,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 27,294 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 30 Dec 2014 21,316 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 16,923 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 13,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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 TVX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

RJ59 TVX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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