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GY59 YKJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,075 mi
Last recorded105,075 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 YKJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 105,075 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both on the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,749 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,301 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both daytime running lamps not working

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges both cracking and perishing both have small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 89,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both daytime running lamps not working

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges both cracking and perishing both have small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 89,142 miles

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,939 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake light not working. (wiring issue) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet not working,

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 72,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre below legal limit cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake light not working. (wiring issue) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet not working,

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,377 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 47,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 45,678 miles

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,626 miles

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Fail 11 Nov 2019 43,622 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns less efficient (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s less efficient (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,395 miles

Rear silencer delaminating and slight leak from joint

Fail 6 Nov 2017 38,391 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear silencer delaminating and slight leak from joint

Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,263 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Fail 24 Oct 2016 34,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating

Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,026 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,456 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,101 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,907 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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GY59 YKJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GY59 YKJ, 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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GY59 YKJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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