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SD59 YEE

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,183 mi
Last recorded28,183 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 YEE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 28,183 miles

Vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 22 Jan 2025 27,661 miles

Rear Rear axle is starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 26,694 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 26,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 26,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,660 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 25,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 24,353 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 24,352 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nsf and osf (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 22,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,288 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 20,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 17,806 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 17,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 15,862 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 14,581 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 14,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,668 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 11,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,737 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 9,412 miles

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

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

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 YEE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YEE, 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 YEE registered?

SD59 YEE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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