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GF09 YWH

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,621 mi
Last recorded55,621 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 55,621 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 53,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,422 miles

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

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 25 May 2022 48,579 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 48,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,905 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

both rear tyres cracking in tread 1756514

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Jun 2020 42,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

both rear tyres cracking in tread 1756514

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jun 2019 37,632 miles

new bulb fitted to n/s driving light

Fail 7 Jun 2019 37,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

new bulb fitted to n/s driving light

Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,953 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 32,953 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,902 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 32,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 31,897 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 30,146 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated and have nails in treads

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Wiper blades smearing screen slightly

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Slight play in top shock mount

Rear Coil springs, shock absorbers and axle all corroded

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,460 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 22,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,842 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 YWH 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 71.4%.

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 YWH, 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 YWH is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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