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SH59 YMM

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,129 mi
Last recorded149,129 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 149,129 miles

Offside Front sub frame support heavily corroded and link bar that comes off it holed

Rear high level stop light disconnected

Pass 8 Dec 2023 135,126 miles

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

both rear tyres has light cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2023 135,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres has light cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2022 124,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 124,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,288 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 118,288 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 111,484 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 111,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 107,609 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 107,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 102,661 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,915 miles

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

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

handbrake just met requirements (16%)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,510 miles

Exhaust bracket is loose

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

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,561 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished worn on edges [stepped tyre]

Fail 10 Dec 2015 79,551 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished worn on edges [stepped tyre]

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre inner/outer edges worn

Fail 10 Dec 2014 71,637 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre inner/outer edges worn

Pass 24 Dec 2013 61,085 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 61,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,107 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 YMM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

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

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The MOT history for SH59 YMM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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