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FA06 YEW

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,191 mi
Last recorded127,191 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 YEW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,289 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 120,261 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short axle pipe at wheel cylinder end (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 111,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inside edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short axle pipe at wheel cylinder end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,759 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring not fitted correctly and causing to fowl on inner wing/wing infill

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil warning light intermittently flashing

Fail 3 Sep 2020 107,757 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges 185/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front DRL's not working

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not fitted correctly and causing to fowl on inner wing/wing infill

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil warning light intermittently flashing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 100,365 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 100,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,701 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,701 miles

Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure DPF TO FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

BOTH DAY RUNNERS IN OP

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil will soon need attention (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 1 Oct 2016 74,231 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded excessively

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,677 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,044 miles

both front brake discs corroded / pitted

complete exhaust system corroded / in poor condition

exhaust CAT to front section joint clamp corroded away / missing

exhaust centre to rear section joint clamp corroded away / missing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,435 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 43,595 miles

rear backbox slight deterioration

sump corossion

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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FA06 YEW is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FA06 YEW, 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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FA06 YEW is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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