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GY59 YKH

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,825 mi
Last recorded87,825 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 YKH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 87,825 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,621 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 85,082 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 83,698 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing at rear silencer connection (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,251 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

center and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2021 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

center and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,823 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,995 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box minor leak and outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,711 miles

Rear exhaust box skin corroded & pealing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,738 miles

Rear exhaust corroded & rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,882 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,783 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,772 miles

Rear exhaust box slighty rusty.

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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GY59 YKH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY59 YKH, 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 GY59 YKH registered?

GY59 YKH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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