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SH59 BYR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 BYR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 92,088 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 92,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,974 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 78,626 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,246 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 74,246 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,279 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 70,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,559 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 30 Sep 2016 64,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 17 Oct 2015 57,714 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front outer door handle damaged

oil level very low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,007 miles

front brake effort uneven

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2014 49,007 miles

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

front brake effort uneven

nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 42,177 miles

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

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 24 Oct 2012 32,620 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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SH59 BYR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH59 BYR, 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 SH59 BYR registered?

SH59 BYR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is SH59 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 BYR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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