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GY59 YKL

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,426 mi
Last recorded117,426 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 YKL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,426 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 117,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure detached (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,087 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 111,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tracking check advised

Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,219 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 102,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 96,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front pipe clamp broken

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,527 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp is missing

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is broken

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

Rear exhaust is rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2021 152,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust clamp is missing

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is broken

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

Rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,684 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 92,202 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp is broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing low

Offside Front Upper strut bearing slight play

Rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2018 87,112 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 87,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,683 miles

Front exhaust mounting is rusty

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust is rusty

centre/rear exhaust clamp is rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2017 79,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55r15 (4.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust mounting is rusty

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust is rusty

centre/rear exhaust clamp is rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,591 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre has a split in it but not deep enough to reach the cords (outer edge)

Rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2015 62,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2014 52,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 44,017 miles

O/S washer jet weak

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YKL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

GY59 YKL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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