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RJ59 YZU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,885 mi
Last recorded79,885 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,885 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2026 79,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 74,214 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 73,153 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,685 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 70,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,781 miles

Both rear parking brake cables perished

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front outer brake pad possible starting to wear thin

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,768 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 55,885 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 55,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 51,268 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,309 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,129 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 37,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,302 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 washer jets missing

Pass 31 Dec 2012 20,071 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 YZU 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 78.9%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

RJ59 YZU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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