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AY09 YGZ

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,754 mi
Last recorded115,754 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YGZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 115,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 107,371 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 107,371 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 104,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

engine on min

Fail 13 May 2024 104,517 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

engine on min

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,605 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 101,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,668 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 99,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Door mirror casing damaged.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal worn.

Fail 3 Sep 2020 93,117 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Door mirror casing damaged.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal worn.

Pass 31 Aug 2019 89,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,931 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2018 81,931 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,506 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2017 69,506 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage fractured (3.3.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp missing main beam (1.7.3)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,281 miles

Rear both rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 55,281 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit broken (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper split (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Rear both rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking in tread areas

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,727 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)

osf wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,787 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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AY09 YGZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 AY09 YGZ, 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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AY09 YGZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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