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RV59 LJU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,406 mi
Last recorded107,406 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 LJU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,406 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 107,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,019 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 100,019 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,551 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,144 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 87,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,814 miles

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

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

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2018 80,814 miles

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,890 miles

rear axle beam rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2017 73,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear axle beam rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,186 miles

front pads low

front tyres close to limit

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2016 67,185 miles

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

front pads low

front tyres close to limit

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,601 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2015 58,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,983 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,479 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,193 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 LJU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

RV59 LJU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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