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HG59 YCM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,100 mi
Last recorded100,100 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 YCM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 100,100 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear axle corroded still strengthened

Fail 21 Nov 2025 100,088 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear axle corroded still strengthened

Pass 25 Nov 2024 93,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint +back box (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2024 93,941 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint +back box (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,794 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexy joint worn not leaking exhaust gases

rear axle corroded in areas

rear exhaust clamp and front corroded slight leak of exhaust gases

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded not leaking exhaust gases

Fail 20 Nov 2023 86,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking out of brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexy joint worn not leaking exhaust gases

rear axle corroded in areas

rear exhaust clamp and front corroded slight leak of exhaust gases

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,636 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,245 miles

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 75,232 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty/ corroded also minor leaks

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,562 miles

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 50,579 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 50,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 43,916 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,524 miles

Rear tyres both sides deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2017 37,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Rear tyres both sides deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,876 miles

front braked disc corroding and lipped

Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,304 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,923 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 19,923 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 15,262 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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HG59 YCM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HG59 YCM, 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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HG59 YCM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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