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AY09 YVH

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,156 mi
Last recorded132,156 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YVH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 132,156 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 132,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 130,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,302 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 125,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 123,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 120,865 miles

hb has travel

Pass 22 Jun 2020 118,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jun 2019 115,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever travel high

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 114,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust pipe and box corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 103,049 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust pipe and box corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

rear exhaust box delaminated

Fail 20 Jun 2017 90,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

rear exhaust box delaminated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust fragile

Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust fragile

Pass 13 Jun 2015 75,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,435 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly detieriated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,435 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly detieriated

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,034 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 YVH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AY09 YVH, 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 AY09 YVH registered?

AY09 YVH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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