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RK59 OTZ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,967 mi
Last recorded26,967 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OTZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 26,967 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 26,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 25,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2023 18,628 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2023 18,628 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2022 18,322 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 17,922 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,536 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2019 16,980 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 16,976 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 16,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 15,207 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 14,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,909 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 13,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,891 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,430 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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RK59 OTZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK59 OTZ, 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 RK59 OTZ registered?

RK59 OTZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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