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RE59 RTO

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,409 mi
Last recorded51,409 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 RTO
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 51,409 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 51,409 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 47,811 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 47,811 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 44,762 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 34,048 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE'S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 28,837 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 22,352 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 21,050 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 18,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 15,906 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 14,059 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 10,952 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 8,659 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 RTO is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTO, 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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What year was RE59 RTO registered?

RE59 RTO is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is RE59 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 RTO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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