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RJ59 ZHZ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 ZHZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 87,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 85,757 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,632 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 84,632 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,911 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 71,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 67,480 miles

Exhaust flex joint deteriorated

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box skin peeling

Fail 15 Dec 2020 67,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flex joint deteriorated

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box skin peeling

Pass 19 Nov 2019 60,155 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty, outer skin splitting

Pass 1 Dec 2018 55,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 55,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,299 miles

n/s/f daytime running light not working

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2017 49,221 miles

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

n/s/f daytime running light not working

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,395 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,170 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,692 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 17,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 12,767 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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 ZHZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ registered?

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

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