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MX59 YSS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,210 mi
Last recorded42,210 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 42,210 miles

exhaust showing corrosion .

rear axle showing corrosion spring coupling .

Pass 16 Sep 2024 38,499 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 38,499 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 0n inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre worn on inner

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

all four tyre perisht on tyre face

Pass 22 Sep 2023 32,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 32,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 27,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2022 27,950 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2021 24,265 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 24,256 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 21,585 miles

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

Tailgate exterior handle not working

Pass 23 Sep 2019 18,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 17,537 miles

all 4 tyres have cracking in sidewall

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 16,928 miles

All four tyres cracking on outer walls/Goodyear/175/65R14/82T/

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 16,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four tyres cracking on outer walls/Goodyear/175/65R14/82T/

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 15,983 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear road springs have some corrosion

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,678 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,620 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 15,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,325 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 YSS 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 MX59 YSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX59 YSS registered?

MX59 YSS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is MX59 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX59 YSS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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