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SH59 YMR

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,189 mi
Last recorded139,189 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 139,189 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 136,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 124,982 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 124,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 112,441 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 92,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,518 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front bake discs red and overheated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,840 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 35,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,351 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 27,351 miles

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)

front wipers worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,286 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 YMR 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 68.8%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

SH59 YMR is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SH59 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 YMR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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