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RE59 VVB

2009 Fiat 500 C

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,826 mi
Last recorded66,826 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500 C50,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 66,820 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,842 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 44,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 37,767 miles

nail in osr tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2022 35,720 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 35,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 29,393 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 29,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,326 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2019 19,611 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 15,395 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 15,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 13,207 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 13,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 10,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 7,614 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 5,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 5,527 miles

Oil leak

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 VVB is a 2009 Fiat 500 C in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

RE59 VVB is a 2009 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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