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RV59 XWX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,604 mi
Last recorded80,604 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,604 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2025 80,603 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,648 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 71,724 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 22 Sep 2022 71,718 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,485 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,685 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,759 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,721 miles

Front both tyres low on tread on inner edge

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,789 miles

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XWX 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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

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

Is RV59 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 XWX 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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