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SY59 VVG

2009 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,840 mi
Last recorded72,840 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 VVG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 68,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 61,715 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,119 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 59,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2013 41,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SY59 VVG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SY59 VVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY59 VVG registered?

SY59 VVG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is SY59 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 VVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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