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RV59 XYA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,158 mi
Last recorded69,158 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,158 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,604 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 68,038 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 68,038 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,874 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2021 64,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition ,small leak . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear axle rusty ,advise

Fail 3 Nov 2020 61,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition ,small leak . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear axle rusty ,advise

Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,249 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 59,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,741 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,050 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 42,050 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,708 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,314 miles

o/s front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,044 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,442 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 XYA 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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

RV59 XYA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is RV59 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 XYA 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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