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RV59 LLM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,562 mi
Last recorded98,562 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,562 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 98,561 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,606 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,310 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (axle) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,879 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,111 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,674 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,371 miles

OSF tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,830 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,757 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under bonnet air box bolt missing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under bonnet air box bolt missing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,267 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,588 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 LLM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

RV59 LLM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is RV59 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 LLM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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