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GF59 CUK

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,268 mi
Last recorded111,268 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 CUK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 111,268 miles

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

Nearside door handle loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

rear dogbone mount slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2025 111,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door handle loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

rear dogbone mount slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2024 105,418 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/ 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all rear suspension and axle corroded

both outer door handles slightly loose

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door handle slight damage

Nearside Front door handle slight damage

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 98,857 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 98,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,962 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 96,960 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 96,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,535 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 93,519 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,399 miles

rear section of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,399 miles

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

rear section of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,115 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust system and clamp deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

rear section of exhaust system and clamp deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,270 miles

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle spring mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,139 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle spring mounting areas (2.4.C.3c)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,768 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,973 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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GF59 CUK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF59 CUK, 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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GF59 CUK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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