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RE59 HLV

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,161 mi
Last recorded84,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 HLV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,161 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

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

Rear Underbody components undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,287 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 71,578 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,768 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 60,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 50,480 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,487 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,462 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,521 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,978 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 13,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 HLV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

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

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