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ML59 YRF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,292 mi
Last recorded58,292 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 YRF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 58,292 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerable kerb type damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 58,285 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Outer handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

All wipers appear poor, rear blade has the edge missing

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerable kerb type damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 51,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear to be 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear back box casing starting to brake up

front flexi webbing deteriorated also front exhaust mounting

Pass 14 Nov 2023 49,097 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 49,097 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,379 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,329 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 41,387 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,791 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box is deteriorated by corrosion

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Nov 2018 37,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 34,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,998 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,193 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 29,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Nearside Rear cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Front cracking in sidewall

Offside Rear sidewall cracking

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,094 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 26,086 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,966 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,811 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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ML59 YRF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML59 YRF, 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 ML59 YRF registered?

ML59 YRF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is ML59 YRF safe to buy?

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