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EO59 YYS

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,357 mi
Last recorded73,357 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 YYS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,357 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 70,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 62,513 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,926 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 58,926 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

rear top shock bushes wear

daytime running lights inop

exhaust corroded,rear skin detached

front brake imbalance

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,603 miles

Nearside Front shock leaking

both rear brakes binding - not exessive

daytime running lights inop,ref also prior fail/advise

handbrake travel

rear box corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 57,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front shock leaking

both rear brakes binding - not exessive

handbrake travel

rear box corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 51,312 miles

Nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,818 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded and de-laminating.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 42,710 miles

Both rear tyre's are cracking around the tread.

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding and hangers going rusty.

Tyre size- 195/46-R16 84V.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,794 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Rear exhaust box de-laminating.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,393 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,355 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

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 YYS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

EO59 YYS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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