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OY59 UBU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,640 mi
Last recorded124,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 UBU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 124,640 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 112,225 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

the back box exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,975 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 108,974 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 101,566 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 101,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,488 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,508 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,741 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,741 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OY59 UBU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OY59 UBU, 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 OY59 UBU registered?

OY59 UBU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is OY59 UBU safe to buy?

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