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RE59 CGO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,886 mi
Last recorded91,886 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 CGO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 91,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,081 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy inner edge - 185/55 r15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust backbox outer skin and pipe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,740 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust tailbox outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,494 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

Centre stop light not working

Front brake discs heavily worn

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 81,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

Centre stop light not working

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear axle heavily corroded

Tailgate hinge broken

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,448 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 77,448 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,535 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

both hand brake cable outers damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2020 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Central stop lamp not working

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

both hand brake cable outers damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,880 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 68,878 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,776 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake cable outer cover deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel stiff to turn

Fail 25 Oct 2018 62,775 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake cable outer cover deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel stiff to turn

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,199 miles

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

Rear exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 57,199 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,437 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounts (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Rear Upper brake light not working

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,652 miles

Rear Upper brake light disconnected

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,854 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 33,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,826 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 26,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RE59 CGO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RE59 CGO, 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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RE59 CGO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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