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RE59 HLF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,322 mi
Last recorded131,322 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 HLF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 131,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 130,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,808 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 125,106 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 123,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 116,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,712 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2018 104,709 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,253 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2016 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,606 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 65,606 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,023 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,733 miles

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

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 HLF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLF, 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 HLF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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