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RO59 WBJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,679 mi
Last recorded73,679 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 WBJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 73,679 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 73,679 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside hand brake efficiency low

Fail 29 Jul 2025 66,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside hand brake efficiency low

Pass 31 Jul 2024 58,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 56,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,119 miles

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

Rear axle has surface rust

Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall also worn on edges of tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 45,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall also worn on edges of tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 40,977 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil level low on dipstick

Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,550 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,542 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 WBJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

RO59 WBJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is RO59 WBJ safe to buy?

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