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RO59 UUC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,817 mi
Last recorded55,817 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 UUC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 55,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 49,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,657 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 43,657 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 36,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

clutch pedal squeaking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 36,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

clutch pedal squeaking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,281 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,716 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 27,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE CABLE SPLIT (OPERATION GOOD)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER BALD >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 22,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,506 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 20,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 9,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 9,340 miles

Oil level low.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 7,356 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 7,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 5,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 3,819 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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RO59 UUC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO59 UUC, 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 RO59 UUC registered?

RO59 UUC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is RO59 UUC safe to buy?

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