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RE59 VVY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,717 mi
Last recorded68,717 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 VVY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 68,717 miles

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

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

extensive surface corrosion on rear axle and suspension components

Pass 6 Jun 2025 61,386 miles

rear axle showing signs of extensive surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,433 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 50,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 46,534 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 46,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both day running lights not working

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 41,049 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 41,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,533 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,312 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 38,306 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,822 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not Working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 3.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Size 185/65 HR15

Pass 22 Nov 2017 33,090 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 33,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,168 miles

OSR brake is grabbing - borderline

Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 20,290 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 20,134 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 16,685 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,522 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 VVY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE59 VVY registered?

RE59 VVY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 November 2009.

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