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SH59 RYO

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,261 mi
Last recorded107,261 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 107,261 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 106,991 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,775 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING FROM BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING FROM FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2023 102,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING FROM BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING FROM FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,247 miles

rear axle corroded

advise n/s inner track rod slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 95,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

advise n/s inner track rod slightly worn.

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 87,697 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 87,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 84,500 miles

Slight exhaust blow from joints

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes only just met ballance (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge has no tread pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes only just met ballance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit weraing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 59,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit weraing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,496 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 31,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 25,402 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,402 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 18,448 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,448 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 RYO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RYO, 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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SH59 RYO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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