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SH59 YMG

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,001 mi
Last recorded21,001 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 YMG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 21,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 20,532 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 20,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 20,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 19,505 miles

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal leaking but not excessively

Nearside Front Shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 18,999 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 18,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 18,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 17,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 17,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 17,051 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 14,928 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 14,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 13,609 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 12,348 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 11,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 9,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 7,522 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 7,522 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 YMG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

SH59 YMG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is SH59 YMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 YMG 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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