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RJ59 VUO

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,259 mi
Last recorded109,259 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 109,259 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 28 Jun 2025 102,127 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

o/s/f wheel trim missing

rear beam corroded and painted

rear belts were behind seat

Pass 2 Jul 2024 94,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer coating poor condition (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer coating poor condition (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber corroded and upper bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam becoming very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 94,969 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer coating poor condition (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer coating poor condition (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber corroded and upper bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam becoming very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 73,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,725 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system very rusty in places

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

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Handbrake cables rusty and breaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,701 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,441 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 58,281 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 51,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 41,445 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 32,473 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,548 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,669 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 14,211 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 VUO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ59 VUO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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