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RK59 PBF

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,398 mi
Last recorded91,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 PBF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 91,398 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 91,398 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 85,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 71,996 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,526 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 65,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,351 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,972 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 61,641 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 61,641 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,516 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,820 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,240 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 Jul 2015 47,869 miles

rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,092 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,975 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,678 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 PBF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

RK59 PBF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is RK59 PBF safe to buy?

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