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SH59 BYU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,647 mi
Last recorded46,647 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 46,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,553 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 28,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 18,028 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 18,023 miles

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

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

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 BYU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SH59 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

SH59 BYU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is SH59 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 BYU shows 9 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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