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R29 XXY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,735 mi
Last recorded47,735 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 XXY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 47,735 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 47,735 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 44,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advanced handbrake travel

Pass 28 May 2024 39,634 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 38,299 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2022 36,863 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 May 2021 35,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 30,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,121 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 16,136 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 16,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,033 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,794 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 9,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R29 XXY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R29 XXY, 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 R29 XXY registered?

R29 XXY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is R29 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 XXY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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