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RE59 XCG

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,462 mi
Last recorded49,462 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XCG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,462 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2018 49,462 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,089 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 28,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,610 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,677 miles

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 13 Nov 2012 15,934 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 15,934 miles

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

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 XCG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

RE59 XCG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is RE59 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 XCG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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