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RE09 XEM

2009 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,741 mi
Last recorded75,741 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 XEM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 75,741 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,269 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 70,971 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 70,963 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 67,193 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear silencer is deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,645 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 62,645 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner third, within central 3/4's of the tread width. 1.4mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close. 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,528 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 55,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,461 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer is badly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2018 50,461 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust silencer is badly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 50,396 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Unable to rotate by hand so wheel bearing not checked for roughness also. (3.5.1k)

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

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

Non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper mount corroded but not considered excessive.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,670 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 44,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,362 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 40,361 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,855 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,515 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,914 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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RE09 XEM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RE09 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

RE09 XEM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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