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MX59 YLO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,057 mi
Last recorded74,057 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 YLO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 74,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,428 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 73,428 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,110 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 71,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,549 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 68,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,578 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 67,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,823 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,808 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 47,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,899 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 43,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working in brake bulb & indicator not either (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,598 miles

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

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

o/s/r lamp unit damaged but not emitting white light

Fail 26 Nov 2013 28,598 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r lamp unit damaged but not emitting white light

Pass 27 Nov 2012 20,080 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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MX59 YLO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MX59 YLO, 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 MX59 YLO registered?

MX59 YLO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for MX59 YLO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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