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RV59 XXS

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,963 mi
Last recorded63,963 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 63,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 61,416 miles

both front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

exhaust flex deteriorated

rear axle and lower spring cups corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,572 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight pay inner steering rack.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,392 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 55,392 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,689 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 54,666 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,785 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 53,092 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,311 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,367 miles

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 43,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,606 miles

offside rear brake hose mount slightly broken, advise replacing

offside rear handbrake cable has one mount broken

Fail 28 Oct 2015 37,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 32,369 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 20,758 miles

Oil leak

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 XXS 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 73.7%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

RV59 XXS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is RV59 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 XXS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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