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GF09 CHJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,113 mi
Last recorded60,113 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,113 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,545 miles

Both parking brake cables deteriorated

Both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Offside front suspension top mount corroded

Rear axle/suspension generally corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 49,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 44,118 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,769 miles

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Fail 30 Mar 2017 37,767 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,935 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded and has minor leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 29,475 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 29,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 23,239 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 CHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF09 CHJ, 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 GF09 CHJ registered?

GF09 CHJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is GF09 CHJ safe to buy?

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