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RE59 XCA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,178 mi
Last recorded43,178 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 43,178 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe clamp damaged and heavily corroded.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Rear axle beam corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2024 41,981 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear axle beam corroded.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 36,623 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 34,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch operation noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,123 miles

Both rear shock absorbers and upper mounts showing age and wear

Clutch operation noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre construction failing causing uneven tread

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 33,119 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers and upper mounts showing age and wear

Clutch operation noisy

Front Brake disc inner faces corroded

Handbrake lever/operation requires attention/adjustment

Nearside Rear Tyre construction failing causing uneven tread

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Strong Advise: Both front top strut mounts heavily corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 30,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 27,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,074 miles

Centre and Rear Exhaust corroded

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 6 Sep 2015 20,862 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,449 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 18,449 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 15,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 14,208 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 XCA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XCA, 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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What year was RE59 XCA registered?

RE59 XCA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is RE59 XCA safe to buy?

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