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LY59 DYM

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,177 mi
Last recorded61,177 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 DYM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 61,177 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,538 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 52,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 51,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front nearside and offside top suspension mounts corroding

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint gaiter perishing

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp / staining recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear upper shock absorber bush perishing

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle / lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise from clutch area

Fail 21 Jan 2022 51,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front nearside and offside top suspension mounts corroding

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint gaiter perishing

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp / staining recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear upper shock absorber bush perishing

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle / lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise from clutch area

Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,710 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorating / flexible section deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front top suspension mounts corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle / spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant staining

Fail 14 Jan 2021 48,710 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorating / flexible section deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front top suspension mounts corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle / spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant staining

Pass 24 Jan 2020 46,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints leaking / flexible section deteriorating and rear exhaust section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front lower suspension ball joint gaiter perishing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp and staining / both top suspension mounts corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle / spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 46,436 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints leaking / flexible section deteriorating and rear exhaust section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front lower suspension ball joint gaiter perishing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp and staining / both top suspension mounts corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle / spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper / grill damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2019 42,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight leak front and rear exhaust joints

Fail 28 Jan 2019 42,690 miles

Front Registration plate insecure and damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight leak front and rear exhaust joints

Pass 9 Dec 2017 37,078 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 32,674 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre covered in cracks, advise replace a.s.a.p

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 30,817 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 30,817 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 26,439 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 26,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 21,997 miles

front brake pads worn 90%

Pass 31 Dec 2012 17,004 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 17,004 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DYM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 LY59 DYM, 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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LY59 DYM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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