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CK59 GTU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,293 mi
Last recorded96,293 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 GTU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 96,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 96,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,216 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 85,216 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 79,022 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 79,015 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near the flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 73,853 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near the flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 65,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,649 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,722 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear silencer corroded

slight brake bind on both rear wheels.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,710 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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CK59 GTU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK59 GTU, 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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CK59 GTU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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