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SD59 YDF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,659 mi
Last recorded95,659 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 YDF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 95,659 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 94,826 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,741 miles

Coolant leak radiator stained

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle just passed needs replacing before next mot (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 89,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak radiator stained

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle just passed needs replacing before next mot (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle and springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 82,863 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle and springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,506 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside outer door handle missing, temporary lever fitted to access.

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

rear axle corroded, advise

Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,478 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively catching o/s wiper blade, requires adjusting (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear axle corroded, advise

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,627 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 70,625 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,353 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake cable rear bracket broken but cable still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 64,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Both daytime running lights not working

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake cable rear bracket broken but cable still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 59,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,752 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 46,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear shockers poor

rear tyres have lots of little cracks

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,993 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 35,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,293 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 24,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 22 Aug 2013 12,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,644 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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SD59 YDF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SD59 YDF, 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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SD59 YDF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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