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RE59 RUR

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,307 mi
Last recorded53,307 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 53,307 miles

Central Front Crankcase air breather pipe broken causing excessive odor in vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2024 51,491 miles

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 51,490 miles

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

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,946 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin becoming detached

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 49,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin becoming detached

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 48,241 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 46,261 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn and perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 38,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight leak from exhaust at rear. Rear box is corroded.

Fail 24 May 2019 38,094 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Wiring fault? (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight leak from exhaust at rear. Rear box is corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 35,016 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 35,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,417 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 14,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 14,557 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 12,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 12,715 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 RUR 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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

RE59 RUR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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