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RK59 PNV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,620 mi
Last recorded39,620 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 PNV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 39,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 36,427 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,105 miles

Offside Front inner edge worn to sidewall rubber

Pass 29 Sep 2022 31,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 31,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,856 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,163 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 22,070 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 22,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 18,333 miles

Offside front and rear tyres outer sidewall covering deteriorating.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 18,333 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front and rear tyres outer sidewall covering deteriorating.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2016 16,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

o/s & n/s rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,844 miles

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 13,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,174 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 8,648 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 6,586 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 PNV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PNV, 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 PNV registered?

RK59 PNV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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