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HG59 YCN

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,547 mi
Last recorded101,547 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 YCN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 101,547 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 101,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 98,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,255 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and gaiter perished suggest attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 74,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and gaiter perished suggest attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,224 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,349 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 68,349 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,670 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 58,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,734 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tested wet conditions

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,142 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

child seat

Fail 31 Oct 2015 48,092 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

child seat

Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,649 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 40,649 miles

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

n/s daytime running light inop

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/r tyre has very slight bulge on inside edge of tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,854 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 30,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YCN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YCN, 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 HG59 YCN registered?

HG59 YCN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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The MOT history for HG59 YCN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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