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RE59 UVR

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,777 mi
Last recorded96,777 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,777 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 92,012 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Jan 2024 81,058 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 81,058 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,583 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 68,581 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 55,976 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,331 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear silencer rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,200 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,670 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 34,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,459 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 16,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 13,853 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 UVR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

RE59 UVR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is RE59 UVR safe to buy?

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