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SH09 LYY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,323 mi
Last recorded52,323 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 LYY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,395 miles

Slight oil leak at engine sump

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,390 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 45,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,103 miles

front registration plate cracked

rear springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,086 miles

nail in nsr tyre and punctured

Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both seperate main beam lights are insecure

nail in nsr tyre and punctured

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,056 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust system deterioted also front clamp corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 15,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 9,420 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 9,420 miles

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

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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SH09 LYY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SH09 LYY, 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 SH09 LYY registered?

SH09 LYY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SH09 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 LYY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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