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CN59 GHD

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,291 mi
Last recorded119,291 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 GHD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 119,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper (top strut mounting has slight play and slightly deteriorated)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( axel beam ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 119,291 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper (top strut mounting has slight play and slightly deteriorated)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( axel beam ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 106,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( beam axle ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 106,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( beam axle ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,098 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

driving lights not working

Pass 7 Mar 2020 75,568 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 75,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,224 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Slight play in the steering

Fail 14 Mar 2019 63,147 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front wipers smear

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Slight play in the steering

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,872 miles

Oil leak

Uneven tyre wear to BOTH rear tyres

Fail 4 Dec 2017 51,844 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Uneven tyre wear to BOTH rear tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2016 42,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box skin corroding (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 42,930 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box skin corroding (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,012 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,129 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 25,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 17,163 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 17,163 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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CN59 GHD is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CN59 GHD, 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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CN59 GHD is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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