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RO59 VVB

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,571 mi
Last recorded92,571 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VVB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 92,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 88,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 84,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,886 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2019 61,457 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,653 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,858 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,505 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,791 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,956 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 VVB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

RO59 VVB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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