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MT59 GYU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 GYU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,117 miles

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Aug 2022 102,117 miles

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

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sping cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Jun 2021 94,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sping cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,924 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Feb 2020 81,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,878 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 71,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2017 65,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired not fitted correctly (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,984 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,767 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2016 56,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,554 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2014 43,522 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2013 32,701 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,997 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 24,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

both rear handbrake cables outer casing split

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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MT59 GYU 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 57.9%.

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 MT59 GYU, 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 MT59 GYU registered?

MT59 GYU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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