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RK59 OVC

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,409 mi
Last recorded148,409 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 148,409 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 148,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 136,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 136,898 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 121,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension bumps stops detached

Fail 19 Sep 2019 121,196 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section - flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension bumps stops detached

Pass 24 Sep 2018 111,839 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 111,839 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 89,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

number plates stuck on over another set of number plates

Fail 26 Sep 2016 89,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

number plates stuck on over another set of number plates

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,299 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 76,299 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,679 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

corrision exhaust rear box

cut in tread n/s/r tyre

damage o/s/f wing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,742 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 OVC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RK59 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

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

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