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SB59 VYS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,896 mi
Last recorded110,896 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 110,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 110,895 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 108,160 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,359 miles

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

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2023 106,353 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,060 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken,system still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 101,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle dont increase at same rate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front exhaust bracket broken,system still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,374 miles

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

boot wont open but gained access over rear seats

damage to front and rear bumpers

Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

boot wont open but gained access over rear seats

damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,059 miles

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

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

exhaust front mounting broken,system still secure

Fail 15 Oct 2020 84,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and splitting (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and splitting 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust front mounting broken,system still secure

Pass 5 Oct 2019 73,728 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,591 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 55,591 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,727 miles

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

Oil leak ()

back box outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 50,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,341 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,306 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 41,306 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,601 miles

accident damage on front bumper

both handbrake outer casings deteriorating

radiater damaged and leaking coolant

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2013 31,600 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage on front bumper

both handbrake outer casings deteriorating

radiater damaged and leaking coolant

rear exhaust section corroded

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 VYS 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 59.1%.

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 SB59 VYS, 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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SB59 VYS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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