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RE59 MXA

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,597 mi
Last recorded76,597 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 74,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

both rear handbrake/brake hose supporting brackets rusty

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 74,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brakes slightly binding when wheel rotated by hand

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

both rear handbrake/brake hose supporting brackets rusty

exhaust system corroded and flexi damaged and split

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 71,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front And offside rear wheels bind when rotated by hand

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 66,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,774 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,670 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 58,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,833 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2018 52,833 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 47,350 miles

play o/s/f top strut mount

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,096 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust box in poor condition

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 31 Oct 2016 42,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust box in poor condition

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Oct 2015 35,526 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,093 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Oct 2013 22,895 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 17,940 miles

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 MXA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 MXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE59 MXA registered?

RE59 MXA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is RE59 MXA safe to buy?

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