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RV59 HWP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,444 mi
Last recorded180,444 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 HWP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 180,444 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 180,229 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sticking. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump stop loose.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 30 Oct 2024 180,226 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Seized (1.1.15 (a))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sticking. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump stop loose.

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 174,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 167,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 160,377 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 160,369 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 153,102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 143,499 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 136,432 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link has play

Pass 19 Oct 2017 128,898 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 128,897 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST GAS LEAK (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake performance not tested DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAKS FROM NEAR SIDE REAR (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust box section corroded

This vehicle is unsafe to drive with this condition at present !

Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,144 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 106,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Centre Rear Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,264 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,901 miles

both hand brake cable outers split

door/boot warning light lit on dash

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,901 miles

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

both hand brake cable outers split

door/boot warning light lit on dash

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,689 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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RV59 HWP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV59 HWP, 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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RV59 HWP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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