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RE59 XCL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,038 mi
Last recorded110,038 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 110,038 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))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 104,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 98,119 miles

Front passenger door exterior handle defective but is still functional

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

Rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,245 miles

Advise exhaust system in poor condition

Advise gear box noisy slight leak n/s driveshaft seal

Advise rear beam axle very corroded

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 89,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust system in poor condition

Advise gear box noisy slight leak n/s driveshaft seal

Advise rear beam axle very corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,987 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel binds when rotated by hand

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel binds when rotated by hand

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge void of tread almost to cords

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

both rear tyres tread cracking

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,856 miles

Exhaust clamps missing exhaust secure and not likely to become detached

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 62,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Exhaust clamps missing exhaust secure and not likely to become detached

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,901 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,832 miles

exhaust bk box coroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,079 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,470 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 22,957 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,577 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 XCL 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 82.4%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

RE59 XCL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is RE59 XCL safe to buy?

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