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PE59 YGC

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 YGC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 83,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 78,901 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,802 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 73,802 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,779 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 69,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 67,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,675 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,671 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 62,671 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front brake disc badly coroded

rear exhaust box badly coroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 60,838 miles

Front exhaust mounting separated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside day running light not working

Offside wiper blade split

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 60,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust mounting separated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split , not to cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside day running light not working

Offside wiper blade split

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil level low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 49,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,717 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 36,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 23,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,844 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,406 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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PE59 YGC 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 PE59 YGC, 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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PE59 YGC is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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