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LY59 DYB

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,455 mi
Last recorded99,455 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 DYB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,455 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 95,263 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,952 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 85,284 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 81,315 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 81,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 78,328 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,917 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 69,917 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 60,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,109 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 40,183 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,057 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 11,085 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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LY59 DYB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LY59 DYB, 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 LY59 DYB registered?

LY59 DYB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is LY59 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 DYB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY59 DYB have outstanding finance?

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