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RJ59 YMT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,234 mi
Last recorded104,234 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 104,234 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 102,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 99,473 miles

Exhaust front flexiable joint slightly damaged rear silancer corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2023 98,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 98,083 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 95,970 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,101 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 92,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Engine over heating warning light on

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,102 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 91,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit 2mm

Offside Front tyre showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,920 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 78,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,959 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,954 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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 6 Sep 2016 59,871 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,297 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,269 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake outer cable in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,899 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,544 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 YMT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

RJ59 YMT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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