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RO59 MZD

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,642 mi
Last recorded81,642 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 MZD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 81,642 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,930 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS MINOR CRACK

Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,937 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,451 miles

rear exahaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,553 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 57,892 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 57,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,329 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust silencer has minor leak of gases

Fail 12 Aug 2016 52,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer has minor leak of gases

Pass 1 Aug 2015 45,329 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 36,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,932 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,006 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,403 miles

offside front of sill panel damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Sep 2012 22,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front of sill panel damaged

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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RO59 MZD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO59 MZD, 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 RO59 MZD registered?

RO59 MZD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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