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SY59 VWM

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,984 mi
Last recorded105,984 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 VWM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 105,984 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 105,984 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 105,050 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 105,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 93,916 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 93,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 85,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre low on thread

Fail 13 Jul 2023 85,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre low on thread

Pass 25 Jun 2022 60,492 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 60,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 49,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 128,096 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,921 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,861 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

boot lock not working so the boot cannot be readily opened

both rear tyres perished/cracking on the outer edges

Fail 26 Jan 2018 41,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split from the ends (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

boot lock not working so the boot cannot be readily opened

both rear tyres perished/cracking on the outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 31 Dec 2015 36,049 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,869 miles

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

O/S/F Fog light not working

Fail 27 Jan 2015 32,869 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

O/S/F Fog light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2014 28,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut on sidewall offside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

nearside rear wheel slight binding

Fail 31 Jan 2014 28,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut on sidewall offside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

nearside rear wheel slight binding

Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,204 miles

(strong advice) rear silencer box excessively corroded outer skin adrifted +exh clamp corroded+broken

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

front exhaust down flexi pipe deteriorated

offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2012 24,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

(strong advice) rear silencer box excessively corroded outer skin adrifted +exh clamp corroded+broken

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust down flexi pipe deteriorated

offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

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 VWM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY59 VWM, 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 SY59 VWM registered?

SY59 VWM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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