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SK59 WYP

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,588 mi
Last recorded78,588 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 WYP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,588 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 78,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured axle split at spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,397 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 72,397 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear,split from centre sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front door handle loose

Offside Front Upper strut top mount rough when rotating

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,030 miles

aux drive belt noisy when starting engine

Fail 14 Nov 2017 68,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (7.1.2)

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

aux drive belt noisy when starting engine

exhaust rear box very corroded and clamp missing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,385 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 58,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front radiator damp

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,860 miles

nearside & offside front brake discs inside faces slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded - no leaks at present

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,296 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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SK59 WYP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK59 WYP, 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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SK59 WYP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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