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SH59 YLR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,661 mi
Last recorded94,661 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 94,661 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 88,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 88,554 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,215 miles

Offside Front Upper mount bearing deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2020 77,690 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting noisy on lock to lock

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,764 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 70,764 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,015 miles

Nearside Front door handle broken but still allows door to be opened

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread but not showing cords

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread but not showing cords

advise exhaust tailbox poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2018 61,015 miles

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

Nearside Front door handle broken but still allows door to be opened

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread but not showing cords

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread but not showing cords

advise exhaust tailbox poor condition

Pass 31 May 2017 56,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 31 May 2016 46,410 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil sump pan leaking

Pass 22 May 2015 36,768 miles

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 23 May 2014 28,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 21,610 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,245 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 18,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YLR is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

SH59 YLR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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