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RO59 VYH

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VYH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 107,753 miles

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

surface rust build up on suspension and body components

Fail 26 Jul 2023 107,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface rust build up on suspension and body components

Pass 1 Jun 2022 103,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

rear wiper split

surface rust build up on suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2022 103,436 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

rear wiper split

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,778 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,315 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Cluster of air fresheners hanging from the rear view mirror ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,223 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 85,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 75,558 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 75,146 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 75,142 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,492 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 71,486 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust section corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,877 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 68,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,109 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Rear N/S bump stop detached

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Bump stop detached nearside rear,rattling around in spring cup

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 466,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,880 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 34,880 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 brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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RO59 VYH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RO59 VYH, 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 RO59 VYH registered?

RO59 VYH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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