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MA59 PYV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,961 mi
Last recorded101,961 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 PYV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 101,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 90,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

boot handle inop

both headlamps tarnished

front exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s door handle broken

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension top mounting washer & nut corroded

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Feb 2025 90,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

boot handle inop

both headlamps tarnished

front exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s door handle broken

o/s handbrake performance low

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension top mounting washer & nut corroded

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Feb 2024 80,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/r bumper

rear exhaust section corroded

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 15 Feb 2024 80,706 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/r bumper

rear exhaust section corroded

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 56,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,907 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,052 miles

rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 50,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust has corrosion

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,190 miles

Boot inop from handle, but still works from key

Both handbrake cables split on outer casing, but still work ok

Front shockers corroded

Front wipers smearing slightly across screen, but still clear ok

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush showing signs of wear

Offside Front lower arm rear bush showing signs of wear

Rear shockers corroded

Rear springs corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,711 miles

Nearside 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 24 Oct 2014 27,173 miles

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,265 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,910 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 PYV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PYV, 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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MA59 PYV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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