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MA59 PYL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,164 mi
Last recorded94,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 PYL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,164 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,265 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,255 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,169 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 90,168 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tailgate not openable inspection of components through rear seat area.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tailgate not openable inspection of components through rear seat area.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 80,825 miles

Nearside Front running light inop.

Fail 5 Feb 2020 80,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front running light inop.

Pass 9 Feb 2019 69,912 miles

Offside rear hand brake shows low effort.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,673 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & inside/outside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,653 miles

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

passanger mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2015 28,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 38,704 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 38,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 19,867 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,250 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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MA59 PYL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MA59 PYL, 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 MA59 PYL registered?

MA59 PYL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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