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FYY 542H

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,843 mi
Last recorded51,843 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 542H
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,843 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,471 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,531 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 44,735 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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FYY 542H is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYY 542H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYY 542H registered?

FYY 542H is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is FYY 542H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYY 542H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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