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RE59 VYD

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,578 mi
Last recorded87,578 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 VYD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 87,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 77,543 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 73,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 72,115 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,112 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 68,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,008 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2020 63,008 miles

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

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

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,130 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi joint

Fail 7 Jan 2019 55,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi joint

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,078 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,427 miles

advanced corrosion rear exhaust section

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,438 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 40,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,552 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 34,552 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,484 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust deteriated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 30,484 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust deteriated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine breather pipe split

rear exhaust box rusty

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,322 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 20,321 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VYD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

RE59 VYD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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