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RJ59 UMD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,783 mi
Last recorded53,783 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 53,783 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 53,780 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 49,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 45,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 41,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,672 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 37,672 miles

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

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

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,606 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 33,473 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,896 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 27,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,728 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,807 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 23,807 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 20,661 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 16,853 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 11,241 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 UMD 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMD, 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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What year was RJ59 UMD registered?

RJ59 UMD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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