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RK59 OYW

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,389 mi
Last recorded76,389 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 76,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,996 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 70,764 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,358 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 66,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 59,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,287 miles

Advise all four suspension coil springs corroded

Advise exhaust system and front flexi pipe deteriorated/corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 58,283 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise all four suspension coil springs corroded

Advise exhaust system and front flexi pipe deteriorated/corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,866 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2020 55,866 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear securing clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside handbrake performance very low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2019 50,841 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE ALMOST TO PLY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE ALMOST TO PLY (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jun 2019 50,841 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE ALMOST TO PLY (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN INNER EDGE ALMOST TO PLY (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,620 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 41,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking. 185/55/15

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 23,695 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very low on both edges at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2014 15,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,309 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 OYW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 RK59 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

RK59 OYW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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