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RE09 ESO

2009 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,955 mi
Last recorded63,955 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 ESO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 58,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel caps fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2024 58,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel caps fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2023 53,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 53,597 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 48,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2021 47,319 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 46,613 miles

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

Rust to rear exhaust box

Pass 30 Mar 2019 46,262 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2018 45,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,833 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2017 44,833 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing slightly low

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,481 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 4mm

rust to rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system is corroded aqnd in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 25 Jun 2013 32,763 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,182 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 32,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RE09 ESO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,368cc 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 RE09 ESO, 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 RE09 ESO registered?

RE09 ESO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is RE09 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 ESO 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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