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J5 YKY

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,962 mi
Last recorded43,962 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 YKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 43,962 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2025 43,956 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,711 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 35,750 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 35,741 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil light flashing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 30,600 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 29,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,058 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 28,058 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,067 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 25,067 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 20,518 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 17,316 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 16,275 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 14,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 12,830 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 24 Oct 2014 12,830 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre punchired and perished

Pass 24 Oct 2013 10,483 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 8,356 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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J5 YKY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J5 YKY, 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 J5 YKY registered?

J5 YKY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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