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RJ59 VTY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,695 mi
Last recorded25,695 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 25,695 miles

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

Oil leak from driveshaft oil-seal

Pass 28 Oct 2024 24,665 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 24,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 23,596 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 22,462 miles

N/S & O/S rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 21,363 miles

O/S Rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak from gearbox

Some wear, N/S & O/S front Mcphearson unit top mounts

Pass 12 Nov 2020 20,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish between treads

Fail 12 Nov 2020 20,265 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish between treads

Pass 18 Nov 2019 19,255 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 19,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 17,866 miles

Rear of exhaust in poor condition

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Nov 2017 16,449 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 13,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 12,006 miles

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

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

Rear of exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2015 12,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear of exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2014 10,072 miles

Damage to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 8,037 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 8,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 5,736 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 VTY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

RJ59 VTY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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