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FY59 MYA

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,427 mi
Last recorded95,427 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 MYA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 95,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and coil spring mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 95,427 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and coil spring mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 88,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,029 miles

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

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,737 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,923 miles

door open warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2021 64,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

door open warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,192 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear coil spring cups corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 53,192 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

exhaust system corroded

rear coil spring cups corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,171 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 37,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 29,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,940 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 21,939 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,280 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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FY59 MYA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY59 MYA, 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 FY59 MYA registered?

FY59 MYA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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