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RE59 GYT

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,944 mi
Last recorded83,944 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 83,944 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust clamp missing at join from centre pipe to rear silencer - no gases

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 74,960 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer casing pealed

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 74,961 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer casing pealed

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 69,465 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 69,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 69,414 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded and rear clamp missing

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,669 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle is slightly corroded

Tested in wet conditions

Unable to fully inspect brakes and road wheel fixings due to wheel trims being fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2021 62,542 miles

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 55,494 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 48,075 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 39,912 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 33,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2015 29,608 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,746 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 20,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 17,313 miles

rear exchust rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2012 15,645 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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RE59 GYT is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GYT, 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 RE59 GYT registered?

RE59 GYT is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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