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RE59 XCS

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,282 mi
Last recorded114,282 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XCS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,282 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE BRACKETT DEFECTIVE

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

REAR AXLE BEAM HAS SLIGHT CORROSION AS MARKED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED OUTER CASING

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 114,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY LOW ON OFFSIDE

NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE BRACKETT DEFECTIVE

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

REAR AXLE BEAM HAS SLIGHT CORROSION AS MARKED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED OUTER CASING

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 110,850 miles

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

both rear coil springs corroded

oil light flashing

slight play in both front top mounts

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear cable mount broken

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front door handle broken but still working

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shocks misting and perrished bushes (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear cable mount broken

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front door handle broken but still working

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shocks misting and perrished bushes (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

both rear coil springs corroded

oil light flashing

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 27 Oct 2018 102,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 102,732 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,888 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 84,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,341 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,312 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,820 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,304 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 31,304 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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 XCS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCS, 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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RE59 XCS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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