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RE59 VXB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,379 mi
Last recorded73,379 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 VXB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 73,379 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 24 Nov 2025 73,375 miles

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

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 18 Nov 2024 71,659 miles

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

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 2 Dec 2023 67,233 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,815 miles

O/S/R handbrake cable bracket broken

Rear silencer corroded

Drivers outer door handle loose

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,459 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp out

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Fail 26 Nov 2021 59,450 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp out

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,004 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded & broken

Rear exhaust silencer casing badly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 54,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded & broken

Rear exhaust silencer casing badly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 48,976 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 46,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,555 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,986 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 38,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,708 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,778 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 21,248 miles

play in both front skockabsorber top mounts

Fail 8 Dec 2014 21,248 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

play in both front skockabsorber top mounts

Pass 23 Nov 2013 13,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of drivers wiper blade .

condition of rear exhaust box .

Fail 23 Nov 2013 13,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of drivers wiper blade .

condition of rear exhaust box .

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 VXB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

RE59 VXB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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