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SB59 VYF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,739 mi
Last recorded7,739 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 VYF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 7,739 miles

Front all suspension components heavy corrosion

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm heavy perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm heavy perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle/surrounding components heavy corrosion

exhaust system poor condition ,corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2025 7,737 miles

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

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

Front all suspension components heavy corrosion

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm heavy perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm heavy perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle/surrounding components heavy corrosion

exhaust system poor condition ,corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2024 7,084 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 6,596 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2022 6,120 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2021 5,710 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 5,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 5,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 5,082 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 4,500 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2017 4,057 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 3,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 2,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 2,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 1,590 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 1,332 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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SB59 VYF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SB59 VYF, 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 SB59 VYF registered?

SB59 VYF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is SB59 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 VYF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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