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SK59 WYU

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,967 mi
Last recorded65,967 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 WYU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 65,967 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 56,631 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 56,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT SPRING CUP MOUNT AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake locking device ineffective BRAKE CALIPER INSECURE (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKE CALIPER IS INSECURE (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength CUP MOUNT ON AXLE AS MARKED [ CORRODED AND HOLED] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 49,679 miles

Exhaust slight leak at joint

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator corroded and pink at corners

Rear axle heavily corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

sump pan corroded and damp

Pass 14 Dec 2022 44,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 44,049 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 39,938 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 39,937 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 36,394 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 32,935 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 32,934 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 29,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 29,181 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 25,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft seal leaking

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer skin peeling (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 25,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft seal leaking

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer skin peeling (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seal (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Silencer outer skin peeling

Rear Wiper torn

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades torn at edges

rear wiper blade torn at edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,704 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,704 miles

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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SK59 WYU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYU, 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 WYU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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