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RE59 MXF

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,668 mi
Last recorded66,668 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 MXF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 66,668 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2025 66,668 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 60,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 53,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 52,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,621 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Split (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly

Rear Silencer Corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam Spring Mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,194 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Exhaust system poor condition

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

N/S/R and O/S/R coil spring mounting cups corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 49,193 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Exhaust system poor condition

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

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

N/S/R and O/S/R coil spring mounting cups corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 47,063 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts excessively worn **ON LIMIT*** BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

exhaust system corroded/ weak

rear beam corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,667 miles

front brake discs worn

play in o\s and n\s front top suspension mounts [on limit]

rear cross member corroded

rear exhaust weak and corroded

rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Fail 23 Oct 2018 42,667 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o\s and n\s (5.3.2 (c))

front brake discs worn

play in o\s and n\s front top suspension mounts [on limit]

rear cross member corroded

rear exhaust weak and corroded

rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,120 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 28,186 miles

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

rear exhaust weak and corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 28,186 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust weak and corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,093 miles

exhaust weak and corroded

o\s front tyre split

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,192 miles

exhaust weak rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,186 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 MXF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

RE59 MXF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is RE59 MXF safe to buy?

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