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RA56 CES

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,812 mi
Last recorded125,812 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 CES
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 125,812 miles

Nearside Rear rear lamp lens slightly defective

Offside Rear rear lamp lens slightly defective

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repair on mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 116,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repair on mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 108,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear to centre box joint slightly loose and blowing

Fail 6 Oct 2022 108,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust rear to centre box joint slightly loose and blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,482 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 103,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,136 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 87,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exh corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2018 87,243 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

exh corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,393 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,363 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,307 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,712 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,709 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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RA56 CES is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White 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 RA56 CES, 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 RA56 CES registered?

RA56 CES is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is RA56 CES safe to buy?

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