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RE59 XCB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,857 mi
Last recorded112,857 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 112,857 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 109,664 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded - not excessive

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 104,823 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,010 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 98,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,407 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,886 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 87,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,301 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,619 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 71,147 miles

coolant leak

front exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,094 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,817 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer poor

Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake cables outers spliting

rear silencer poor

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,437 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 40,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

handbrake cables outers poor spliting

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 XCB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

RE59 XCB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is RE59 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 XCB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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