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Fiat 500C

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

RV59 LJAMOT history

RV59 LJA is a white petrol Fiat 500C first used on 26 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,192 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RV59 LJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
500C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RV59 LJA was last recorded at 138,192 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,177 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
8,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,192 miles
  • 2025 – 138,177 miles
  • 2024 – 133,954 miles
  • 2023 – 125,421 miles
  • 2022 – 117,819 miles
  • 2021 – 110,147 miles
  • 2020 – 103,349 miles
  • 2019 – 95,653 miles
  • 2018 – 88,441 miles
  • 2017 – 80,798 miles
  • 2016 – 69,131 miles
  • 2015 – 56,867 miles
  • 2014 – 47,179 miles
  • 2013 – 37,492 miles
  • 2012 – 28,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,192 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,192 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,192 miles
    Test number
    786055591873
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail138,177 miles (+4,223)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,177 miles
    Test number
    114980592847
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  3. Pass133,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,954 miles
    Test number
    595886317503
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail133,953 miles (+8,532)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,953 miles
    Test number
    458687770778
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass125,421 miles (+7,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,421 miles
    Test number
    462519392287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass117,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,819 miles
    Test number
    447505485846
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail117,817 miles (+7,670)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,817 miles
    Test number
    373692080570
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,147 miles
    Test number
    774223136016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail110,146 miles (+6,797)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    668393425785
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass103,349 miles (+7,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,349 miles
    Test number
    478140172628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass95,653 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    326326663210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,441 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    240926036987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,798 miles
    Test number
    895202449434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle damaged

  14. Fail80,798 miles (+11,667)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,798 miles
    Test number
    310977732960
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle damaged

  15. Pass69,131 miles (+12,264)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,131 miles
    Test number
    737418961233
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass56,867 miles (+9,688)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,867 miles
    Test number
    475327149806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass47,179 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    469521644283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre becoming perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Fail47,179 miles (+9,687)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    377771144430
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre becoming perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  19. Pass37,492 miles (+9,348)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,492 miles
    Test number
    688038833232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  20. Fail28,144 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,144 miles
    Test number
    646646832214
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak.
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow.(rear box).
    • NoteSlight play in Nearside front top suspension mount.

  21. Pass28,144 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,144 miles
    Test number
    927556132288
    • NoteGearbox oil leak.
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow.(rear box).
    • NoteSlight play in Nearside front top suspension mount.

Questions about RV59 LJA

Does RV59 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RV59 LJA is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on RV59 LJA?
The MOT on RV59 LJA is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RV59 LJA done?
RV59 LJA was recorded at 138,192 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,213 miles a year.
Has RV59 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RV59 LJA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on RV59 LJA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on RV59 LJA find?
RV59 LJA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of windscreen; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush - both sides; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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