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AY09 YVK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,609 mi
Last recorded120,609 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 120,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 120,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape/ flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 117,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 117,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 110,471 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 110,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 102,048 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 102,042 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop detached.

Pass 20 Apr 2020 97,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,908 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 88,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 79,720 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 79,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BROKEN (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

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

VERY SLIGHT WEAR ON N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Pass 24 May 2017 71,099 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 71,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,278 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,654 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 47,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,303 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,550 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 YVK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

AY09 YVK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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