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RV59 XWF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,856 mi
Last recorded118,856 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 118,856 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 118,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 111,192 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/ s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 106,862 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rear suspension quite rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2023 104,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front section deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,521 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 inner edge is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2021 100,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 97,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,824 miles

Front exhaust pipe section mount bracket deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 80,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,468 miles

Exhaust back box in a very corroded condition

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,683 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,042 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint and rear silencer in a deteriorated condition

Fail 24 Sep 2015 48,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust flexible joint and rear silencer in a deteriorated condition

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,571 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre valve stem slightly perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre valve stem slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,905 miles

drivers seat belt is slow to retract

rear exhaust is corroded

rear number plate is deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

drivers seat belt is slow to retract

near/side hand brake cable mount is broken

rear exhaust is corroded

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,400 miles

front brake discs starting to rust,pads ok

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner 3mm

rear exhaust box starting to rust/deteriate

very tiny bit of dampness around o/s/f brake caliper on piston side of caliper(may just be water or moisture)

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 XWF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWF, 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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RV59 XWF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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