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RV59 HWU

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,220 mi
Last recorded51,220 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 HWU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 50,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 48,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 47,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 46,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,279 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 4 Jun 2020 44,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Bracket corroded/broken (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 16 May 2019 43,213 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER SURFACES

Fail 16 May 2019 43,212 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER CORRODED AND LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER SURFACES

Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,023 miles

Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED IN TREAD AREA

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING IS CORRODED AND PEELING OFF

Fail 6 Jun 2018 42,023 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED IN TREAD AREA

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING IS CORRODED AND PEELING OFF

Pass 17 May 2017 40,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,193 miles

rust to outer skin of rear exhaust box

Fail 11 May 2015 34,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside hand brake cable/flexi hose mounting broken and temporay repaired

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2015 34,562 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside hand brake cable/flexi hose mounting broken and temporay repaired

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2014 27,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre inner side has small splits

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,109 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front 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 7 Oct 2013 23,109 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front 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 8 Oct 2012 15,822 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 15,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HWU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green 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 RV59 HWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 HWU registered?

RV59 HWU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is RV59 HWU safe to buy?

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