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AO59 GZH

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,800 mi
Last recorded122,800 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 GZH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 122,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 118,165 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 118,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 118,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle near springs and shocks mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 114,000 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 114,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,179 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 104,159 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,816 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,422 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,158 miles

Offside Rear handbrake outer cable split

unable to open boot with handle

Fail 20 Sep 2016 76,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear handbrake outer cable split

unable to open boot with handle

Pass 19 Sep 2015 67,089 miles

Offside handbrake cable deteriated [outer casing splitting

rear boot has no mechanical opening [handle seized]

Fail 18 Sep 2015 67,089 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside handbrake cable deteriated [outer casing splitting

rear boot has no mechanical opening [handle seized]

Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,634 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 57,634 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,535 miles

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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AO59 GZH is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO59 GZH, 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 AO59 GZH registered?

AO59 GZH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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