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RV59 LMF

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,904 mi
Last recorded61,904 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 61,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 60,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 58,823 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 55,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 55,259 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,497 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,755 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 49,752 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 44,960 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 40,186 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,940 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,597 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 31,597 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside + nearside park brake outer cables poor condition

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,050 miles

Park brake cables poor condition

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,924 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,967 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 LMF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

RV59 LMF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is RV59 LMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 LMF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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