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RJ59 YMU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,370 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 14 Sep 2024 102,747 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,719 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2023 94,688 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge very heavy wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,088 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,exhaust,rear springs,sump

Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 78,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,990 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 64,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,664 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges of tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,368 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 38,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,859 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,806 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,822 miles

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

front brake discs slighty worn

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 YMU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

RJ59 YMU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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