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OY59 UKS

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,086 mi
Last recorded140,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 UKS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 140,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 140,070 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 139,826 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 139,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 132,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 132,556 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,018 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 126,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,375 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 119,365 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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 12 Feb 2019 108,922 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 108,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 86,659 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 86,659 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,160 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2016 63,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 39,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,166 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

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

Rear section of exhaust corroded

all four tyres side walls perished

Pass 22 Nov 2013 16,345 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,568 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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OY59 UKS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OY59 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

OY59 UKS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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