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RK59 PLX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,860 mi
Last recorded74,860 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 PLX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 74,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,283 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust: silencer deteriorating

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 54,013 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 49,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,565 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 42,688 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 42,688 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,965 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 28,783 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 23,915 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 19,472 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 19,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,244 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 11,464 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 PLX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK59 PLX registered?

RK59 PLX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is RK59 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK59 PLX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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