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RE59 XBZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,111 mi
Last recorded70,111 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XBZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 70,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 68,616 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 68,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 68,583 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,911 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 64,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 60,494 miles

Nearside Front 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))

rear springs and axle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2021 54,251 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 54,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 50,980 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,601 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 47,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 39,242 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm - 4.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2018 39,242 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm - 4.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 31,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 25,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 22,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 - 2.5 mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 - 2.5mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 15,108 miles

front tyres low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 12,975 miles

front tyres low

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 XBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

RE59 XBZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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