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RE59 VWR

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,303 mi
Last recorded125,303 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 VWR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 125,303 miles

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

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

Offside/nearside front tyres wearing low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,883 miles

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2023 113,686 miles

Central Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 106,573 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges *ADVISE ACTION***185/55/15***

Some age related corrosion on vehicle underside and suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,501 miles

front drop links weak

front pads on limit

Pass 14 Oct 2019 92,261 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 86,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 83,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and components corroded (7.1.2)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 73,460 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,138 miles

r/exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,742 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 17,242 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 VWR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VWR, 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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RE59 VWR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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