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RE59 CHV

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,760 mi
Last recorded86,760 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 CHV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 86,760 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 80,779 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Weep From Gear Selector Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,294 miles

Front Windscreen chip.

Fail 10 Mar 2022 69,144 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot not opening

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,963 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,263 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Covers fitted

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,814 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers misted in oil

Fail 21 Jun 2019 54,813 miles

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

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers misted in oil

Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,767 miles

Both front shock absorbers misted in oil

Cut in offside rear outer tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords time of test

Rear back box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,241 miles

Nearside Front body slight damage.

Offside Rear Tyre slight damage in outer side wall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 37,241 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front body slight damage.

Offside Rear Tyre slight damage in outer side wall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear back box outer skin is corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,311 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

slight windscreen chip

Pass 28 Oct 2013 22,167 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 22,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CHV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black 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 RE59 CHV, 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 CHV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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The MOT history for RE59 CHV 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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