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RJ59 VUP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,915 mi
Last recorded86,915 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 86,915 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 86,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 80,750 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,675 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,903 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,309 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,117 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,181 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 57,181 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,434 miles

Exhaust front pipe section, rust corrosion

Nearside Front headlamp unit is a little loose

Fail 16 Nov 2016 53,433 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust front pipe section, rust corrosion

Nearside Front headlamp unit is a little loose

Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,513 miles

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

Slight binding in offside rear brake

Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,077 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,367 miles

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

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

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 VUP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

RJ59 VUP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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