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GY59 YLK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,435 mi
Last recorded60,435 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 YLK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 60,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 60,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 57,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

back box poor

Pass 21 Dec 2023 53,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,565 miles

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

Rear silencer delaminating

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2022 49,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear silencer delaminating

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 43,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low, innrer sidewall starting to split, inner shoulder worn low / smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to wear low. Inner shoulder worn low / smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Wear / lift nearing limits on the nearside front suspension strut.

Fail 4 Dec 2019 40,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low, innrer sidewall starting to split, inner shoulder worn low / smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to wear low. Inner shoulder worn low / smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Wear / lift nearing limits on the nearside front suspension strut.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,289 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

front suspension top mount upper cups badly corroded and full of water

radiator has signs of leaks on lower corners

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,088 miles

Radiator is leaking at bottom o/s corner

Rear exhaust box is corroding & is leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2016 22,921 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on the inner shoulders

Radiator appears to be starting to leak on the lower end of the offside tank area

Pass 16 Dec 2015 17,597 miles

Front brake pads are low

Pass 18 Dec 2014 11,677 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 8,054 miles

engine management light on - emissions OK

Pass 29 Nov 2012 4,935 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 4,935 miles

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

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 YLK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLK, 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 GY59 YLK registered?

GY59 YLK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is GY59 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 YLK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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