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RK59 WFO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,977 mi
Last recorded79,977 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,977 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,922 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,683 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,780 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,085 miles

Advanced corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 64,085 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advanced corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 61,967 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,231 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

coolant level below minimum

Fail 14 Sep 2019 60,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

coolant level below minimum

Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,869 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 56,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 53,497 miles

N/S RUNNING LIGHT INNOP

WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH

Pass 17 Sep 2016 49,058 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy age cracking to o/s/f tyre

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 17 Sep 2016 49,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

deep cut to n/s/r tyre

heavy age cracking to o/s/f tyre

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,698 miles

exhaust corroded, rear silencer casing poor

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,843 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 31,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,625 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WFO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WFO, 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 WFO registered?

RK59 WFO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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