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RE59 OLG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,144 mi
Last recorded74,144 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 74,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Rear/ Rear subframe. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Rear/ Rear subframe. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 71,742 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 66,713 miles

31% Brake imbalance on rear axle

Nearside Rear sign of brake fluid leaking from drum NEEDS ATTENTION!!

Pass 20 Nov 2021 64,374 miles

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,705 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 61,704 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,008 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2019 60,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,131 miles

rear exhaust noisy

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,853 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 52,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,625 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 43,446 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 37,748 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,310 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,546 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 OLG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

RE59 OLG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is RE59 OLG safe to buy?

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