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GY59 YKU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,788 mi
Last recorded99,788 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 99,788 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 99,781 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 94,261 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 94,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 87,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 87,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Long travel parking brake

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 78,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,124 miles

Exhaust flexi poor in poor condition

Exhaust rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,500 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 Apr 2015 49,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,186 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 41,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 39,763 miles

front exhaust mount corroded / broken

Fail 18 Dec 2013 39,594 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front exhaust mount corroded / broken

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,828 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 YKU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

GY59 YKU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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