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FY59 MYB

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,479 mi
Last recorded41,479 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 MYB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 41,479 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 41,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2025 38,433 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 38,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 35,635 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 30,822 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 30,734 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear spring mounting on axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear spring mounting on axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front tyre sidewall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rera exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 18 Aug 2021 29,887 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 29,873 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,420 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 27,705 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 27,705 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 24,928 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,551 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,940 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,462 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 8,863 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 MYB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYB, 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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FY59 MYB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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