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GD55 GAB

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,567 mi
Last recorded86,567 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD55 GAB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 86,567 miles

Front Exhaust flexi is deteriorated also front pipe mounting is missing through corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box is deteriorated through corrosion also rear box clamp broken and insecure

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 86,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust flexi is deteriorated also front pipe mounting is missing through corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Various items ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 1.6mm limit also devoid of tread on inner and outer edges also cracking/perishing heavily within the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 1.6mm limit also devoid of tread on inner edge and heavily worn on outer also cracking/perishing heavily within tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 1.6mm limit also cracking/perishing heavily within tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box is deteriorated through corrosion also rear box clamp broken and insecure

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 82,956 miles

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

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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 82,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever inoperative Cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting detached through corrosion

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

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated through corrosion

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

Pass 5 May 2023 73,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount slight lift

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust front bracket broken

Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,323 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 61,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached BACK BOX CLAMP MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 Rear (5.3.2 (b))

x2 Rear And Offside Front Tyres Cracking/Pershied And Are Close To Legal Limit

Fail 10 Aug 2020 55,338 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 Rear (5.3.2 (b))

x2 Rear And Offside Front Tyres Cracking/Pershied And Are Close To Legal Limit

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,395 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and holed

Slight movement in offside front upper shock absorber top mount

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,937 miles

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)

Offside Front tyre is starting to crack slightly

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,927 miles

exhaust back box breaking up

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,788 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,614 miles

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

nearside wiper is splitting slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2013 34,401 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GD55 GAB is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD55 GAB, 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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GD55 GAB is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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