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EO59 YYN

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,705 mi
Last recorded89,705 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 YYN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 89,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 89,682 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Front Heat shield slight loose

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,816 miles

both rear spring cups corroded

rear exhaust corroded/slight blow

Fail 14 Nov 2022 75,816 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear spring cups corroded

rear exhaust corroded/slight blow

Pass 6 Nov 2021 68,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle beam corroded / spring seat are corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,698 miles

Coolant leak radiator seeping and coolant low ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold seems to be slightly blowing could be cracked needs investigation (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn and play should replace (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres perrished and inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both side rear valves badly perrished should replace (5.2.3 (j))

front exhaust support bracket broken

rear axle corroded in places

Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,698 miles

Coolant leak radiator seeping and coolant low ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold seems to be slightly blowing could be cracked needs investigation (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn and play should replace (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side rear not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both side front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear tyres perrished and inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both side rear valves badly perrished should replace (5.2.3 (j))

front exhaust support bracket broken

rear axle corroded in places

Pass 9 Nov 2019 61,599 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox seal seeping oil.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,966 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 56,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 48,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,661 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 43,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 39,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,860 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2014 33,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,347 miles

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

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

outer skin rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,643 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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EO59 YYN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EO59 YYN, 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 EO59 YYN registered?

EO59 YYN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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