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GF09 BLN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,391 mi
Last recorded86,391 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 BLN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 86,391 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam very corroded

Rear exhaust system [rear] very corroded ,not leaking time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2026 86,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm[ rear] bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear axle beam very corroded

Rear exhaust system [rear] very corroded ,not leaking time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,191 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper reinforcer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 82,191 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper reinforcer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,590 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 78,588 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,668 miles

Coolant leak

Early Corrosion

Exhaust System Corroded / Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Ns + Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Ns + Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 73,668 miles

Offside 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 Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Early Corrosion

Exhaust System Corroded / Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Ns + Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Ns + Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,104 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 70,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,430 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,423 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,181 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)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 51,569 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 41,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,404 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 26,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,274 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,451 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 18,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 10,429 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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GF09 BLN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GF09 BLN, 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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GF09 BLN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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