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RK59 WHE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,893 mi
Last recorded16,893 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 16,893 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 15,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 15,291 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))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 14,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded, split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 13,602 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 13,601 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 12,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 12,634 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 12,634 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 12,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 11,680 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 11,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 10,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 9,780 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,420 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 6,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 5,640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 4,258 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 WHE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 WHE, 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 WHE registered?

RK59 WHE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is RK59 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK59 WHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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