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RE59 HLG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 HLG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 108,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 103,740 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 102,125 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 102,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,525 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 87,525 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,194 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

some lift in both front strut top mounts

Fail 25 Oct 2018 76,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

some lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,390 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 72,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,855 miles

some play offside front top suspension mount

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,182 miles

some play in o/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,802 miles

some play offside front top suspension mount

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,759 miles

N/S/F tyre wall slight damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2012 35,759 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre wall slight damaged

wipers judder

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 HLG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc 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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

RE59 HLG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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