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RJ59 VOO

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 VOO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 80,224 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,923 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn almost smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 68,923 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn almost smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 63,484 miles

Coolant leak Evidence of coolant leak - Front of engine ()

Front exhaust clamp corroded/separated. Exhaust joint secure.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/separated. Exhaust joint secure.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,841 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 57,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 52,862 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,890 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,954 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,361 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 15,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 12,573 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 9,042 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 VOO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VOO, 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 VOO registered?

RJ59 VOO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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