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RV59 HXC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,564 mi
Last recorded119,564 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 119,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 119,564 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,657 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 113,657 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,646 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 107,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 100,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on the front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer door handle broken but functioning

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 100,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on the front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer door handle broken but functioning

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 88,747 miles

Central Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels have pothole/kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front drl not working

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded in lower cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 88,739 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust has minor leaks at all joints inc manifold (studs/fixings in cyl head missing) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount has excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear no plate lamps n/w (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has minor leaks at all joints inc manifold (studs/fixings in cyl head missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels have pothole/kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front drl not working

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded in lower cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,206 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,764 miles

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

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 21 Aug 2014 41,552 miles

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

Nearside wiper torn

Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,404 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 HXC is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HXC, 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 RV59 HXC registered?

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

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