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RE59 HLY

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,748 mi
Last recorded173,748 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 HLY
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 173,748 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 173,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 167,588 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 167,570 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 146,672 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 146,666 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 128,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 28 Oct 2021 129,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,949 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 101,943 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,919 miles

front spoiler loose

Fail 25 Oct 2018 83,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front spoiler loose

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,765 miles

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

o/s rear parking brake slightly low reading

Pass 31 Oct 2016 50,158 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 30,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some damage to os front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some damage to os front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 29 Oct 2014 30,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some damage to os front tyre outer sidewall

windscreen chipped in ns swept area

Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some damage to os front tyre outer sidewall

windscreen chipped in ns swept area

Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,979 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 19,977 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,922 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 HLY is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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