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VO59 YHF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,516 mi
Last recorded176,516 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 YHF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 176,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 163,809 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 163,806 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 153,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 150,303 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 148,700 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 148,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 135,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 135,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,334 miles

Engine oil level is low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 119,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Engine oil level is low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,889 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VO59 YHF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VO59 YHF, 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 VO59 YHF registered?

VO59 YHF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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