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RJ59 TWD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,609 mi
Last recorded65,609 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 65,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,932 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 59,919 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 58,080 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,643 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 56,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 55,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,558 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 53,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner s/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust skin slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 48,435 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 48,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 44,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 40,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 33,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 29,836 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TWD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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