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SD59 YDK

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,245 mi
Last recorded58,245 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,245 miles

cables broken to near side front brake

near side front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2021 58,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

cables broken to near side front brake

near side front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,681 miles

front exhaust mounting fractured

off side front shock absorber gaiter torn

Fail 6 Nov 2020 57,681 miles

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

front exhaust mounting fractured

off side front shock absorber gaiter torn

Pass 31 Oct 2019 56,099 miles

front brake warning cables broken

off side front shock absorber gaiter torn

Fail 31 Oct 2019 56,099 miles

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

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

front brake warning cables broken

off side front shock absorber gaiter torn

Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,894 miles

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

engine oil leaks

front brake discs pitted and corroded

gaiter torn on off side front shock absorber

Fail 15 Nov 2018 52,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leaks

front brake discs pitted and corroded

gaiter torn on off side front shock absorber

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

gear selector seal leaking

sump corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,446 miles

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 12 Nov 2015 37,446 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 6 Nov 2014 31,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 24,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,054 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 YDK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDK, 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 SD59 YDK registered?

SD59 YDK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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