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RE59 HLP

2009 Fiat 500 C

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,251 mi
Last recorded108,251 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 HLP
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 108,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle And Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear general corrosion to to rear axle

Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear axle general corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,663 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 84,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front DAYLIGHT RUNNER IN OP

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,948 miles

Rear Beam axle is corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at the top of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 81,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low 185.55.15 worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Beam axle is corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at the top of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,511 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both daytime running lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15, worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,511 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both daytime running lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x15, worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust badly corroded

parking brake cable mounts broken but still secure

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,385 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,936 miles

covers fitted

exhaust flexi weak

rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

rear tail pipe outer skin corroded and loose

Fail 7 Jun 2016 49,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

covers fitted

exhaust flexi weak

rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

rear tail pipe outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 1 May 2015 40,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

hlbl not fully working

slight blow from back box

Fail 1 May 2015 40,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

hlbl not fully working

slight blow from back box

Pass 4 Jan 2014 22,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

hlbl not fully working

Pass 7 Jan 2013 12,714 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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RE59 HLP is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 50,650 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE59 HLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE59 HLP is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 25 October 2009.

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