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RE59 HLX

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

40,727 mi
Last recorded40,727 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 HLX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 40,727 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 40,697 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame extension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame extension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 40,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame extension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame extension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 38,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 38,228 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 35,051 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,016 miles

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

handbrake travel near excessive

rear axle is corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 34,010 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

handbrake travel near excessive

rear axle is corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 115,462 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened securing plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 28 Sep 2019 115,460 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mounting worn and spring slipping over mounting plate (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle not serure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened securing plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,082 miles

Both front suspension top mounts noisy on turns

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 110,082 miles

Both front suspension top mounts noisy on turns

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,696 miles

front pads approx 3.4mm remaining

Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre inner tread and mis shaped (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre inner edge and mis shaped (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 96,150 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s/r park brake (3.7.B.5a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. bulb fitted incorrect (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre inner tread and mis shaped (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre inner edge and mis shaped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,281 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 84,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 68,127 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,413 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 49,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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 HLX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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