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RV59 LJN

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,143 mi
Last recorded26,143 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 LJN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 26,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 24,982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 23,713 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 23,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 22,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 21,498 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 20,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 18,601 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 18,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 17,618 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,494 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,064 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 13,450 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,758 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 8,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,119 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 LJN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJN, 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

How do I check the history of RV59 LJN?

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What year was RV59 LJN registered?

RV59 LJN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is RV59 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 LJN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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