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GF09 OVE

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,901 mi
Last recorded94,901 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 94,901 miles

slight knock from front suspension. ( no fault found using mot test methods)

Pass 22 Nov 2024 92,240 miles

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

exhaust system coroded and centre/rear clamp missing (exhaust not insecure)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and rattling inside

Fail 22 Nov 2024 92,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system coroded and centre/rear clamp missing (exhaust not insecure)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and rattling inside

Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,325 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 89,220 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,599 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 82,599 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 72,336 miles

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

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

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

Rear SILENCER RUSTY

Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,592 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 65,592 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside driving lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,757 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,090 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 48,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,049 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 38,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,284 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Rear exaust box corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 30,283 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to brake hose connection has brake fluid over it (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Rear exaust box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 28,116 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on tread

Fail 19 Sep 2015 28,116 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,059 miles

Both rear tyres have minor cuts in tread

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 19,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both rear tyres have minor cuts in tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 7,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OVE is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE registered?

GF09 OVE is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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