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VN59 UKY

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,638 mi
Last recorded125,638 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 UKY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 125,638 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 124,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f driving light inop...

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 124,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f driving light inop...

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 120,185 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 120,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 113,798 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 113,797 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 106,292 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 104,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 101,554 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 92,615 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2017 78,518 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 May 2016 71,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,409 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,005 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,666 miles

rear silencer will soon need replaceing

Fail 2 Dec 2013 42,666 miles

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

rear silencer will soon need replaceing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VN59 UKY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN59 UKY, 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 VN59 UKY registered?

VN59 UKY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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