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GF09 RYV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 101,147 miles

Both front suspension top mounts top securing plates corroded,

Both front tyres perishing.

Both headlights diffused.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Rear suspension generally corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (tread perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 100,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (tread perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 99,082 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 99,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 97,696 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,796 miles

Both front top shock plate corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,225 miles

Clutch pedal insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper breather hose worn

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 91,225 miles

Clutch pedal insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper breather hose worn

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,651 miles

Clutch pedal insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Nut loose

Fail 11 Jun 2018 85,651 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Nut loose

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,258 miles

Offside Front o/s/f driving light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front o/s/f driving light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 50,185 miles

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

rear silencer deteieorated slightly

Fail 31 May 2014 50,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear silencer deteieorated slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,057 miles

o/s/f running light not working

Fail 1 Jun 2013 39,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f running light not working

Pass 25 May 2012 30,094 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 RYV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

GF09 RYV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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