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RE59 XDA

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,959 mi
Last recorded193,959 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 XDA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 193,959 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabilizer bar/bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger exterior door handle -- Defective but can still be readily opened and closed

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides -- Axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 193,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabilizer bar/bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger exterior door handle -- Defective but can still be readily opened and closed

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge -- 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides -- Axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 189,490 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 185,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside door handle damage

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

rear axle beam surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2022 180,326 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Dec 2022 180,326 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bold on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bold on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Dec 2021 160,324 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 160,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 141,314 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 141,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 125,972 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 125,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,016 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 110,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,879 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cooling radiator has slight coolant leak

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,625 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 76,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,440 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 38,895 miles

nearside rear brake pipe to flexi hose retaining clip is missing

Pass 13 Dec 2013 23,221 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 23,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 15,521 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 XDA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

RE59 XDA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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