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RO59 VTU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,665 mi
Last recorded141,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VTU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 141,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 141,665 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel see report attached (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel see report attached (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine at sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 132,250 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 31 Jul 2023 123,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 123,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 120,507 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,532 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 107,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nsf tyre wearing on inner edge, has cuts in outer sidewall

Nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

Oil leak

Osf tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2016 103,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nsf tyre wearing on inner edge, has cuts in outer sidewall

Nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Osf tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

anti pollution light is illuminated on dash

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2015 95,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

anti pollution light is illuminated on dash

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 86,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,447 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside front wheel buckled

nearside rear tyre /wheel distorted

offside rear sidelight dull(advise inspection)

oil light flashing(advise inspecting asap)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 76,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside front wheel buckled

nearside rear tyre /wheel distorted

offside rear sidelight dull(advise inspection)

oil light flashing(advise inspecting asap)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,207 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust

movement in nearside front suspension top mount

Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,207 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in rear exhaust

movement in nearside front suspension top mount

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 VTU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

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

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