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GF09 WVJ

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,408 mi
Last recorded110,408 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 WVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 110,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 105,335 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 105,335 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 100,249 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 100,249 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Detatched/Missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 95,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 95,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 86,561 miles

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

Offside Front day time running lamp n/w

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,786 miles

Nearside Front day time running light n/w

Pass 20 Jun 2019 74,796 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 74,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,531 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,531 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,800 miles

Rear silencer corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 33,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,723 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)

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

exhaust corroded

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 WVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

GF09 WVJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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