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SH59 RTV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,922 mi
Last recorded72,922 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 RTV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 72,922 miles

Generalised surface corrosion noted on rear axle and surrounding components.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output output is hazy only just meets requirements for beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 72,922 miles

Generalised surface corrosion noted on rear axle and surrounding components.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output output is hazy only just meets requirements for beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 69,405 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 69,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, Plastic lens corrosion, previously advised. (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 69,325 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 67,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 67,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 64,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 64,502 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,128 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,375 miles

Rear axel corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 52,367 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 45,484 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,603 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,965 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 33,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 27,790 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 27,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 18,838 miles

Tailgate exterior handle not working

Fail 7 Jan 2016 18,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tailgate exterior handle not working

Pass 8 Jan 2015 11,626 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 6,493 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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SH59 RTV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SH59 RTV, 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 SH59 RTV registered?

SH59 RTV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is SH59 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 RTV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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