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RE59 VUM

2009 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,422 mi
Last recorded79,422 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 VUM
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 79,422 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 79,386 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light All brake lights can delay in illuminating or go off when brake is still applied (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,048 miles

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

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

rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2024 74,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 67,945 miles

coolant level very low

Fail 8 Aug 2023 67,943 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level very low

Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 65,805 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,131 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,131 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush not located in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,655 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,130 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 60,130 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,877 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 55,646 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,253 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel high.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,277 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and cracking

offside rear brake binding

rear exhaust deteriated

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,032 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,007 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,932 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 43,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 35,518 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake pads appear low and discs ridged

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 VUM is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

RE59 VUM is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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