CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF59 FPX

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,827 mi
Last recorded141,827 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 FPX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 141,827 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2026 141,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 140,381 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 140,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 138,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 138,417 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 134,837 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth worn inner edge 195/5015h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50/15v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit of 1.6mm worn smooth on inner edge 195/50/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

nearside rear bump stop detached

Pass 26 Feb 2022 127,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished/split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 127,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished/split

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 111,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusting - no blows

hand brake has long travel

Fail 27 Feb 2021 111,214 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusting - no blows

hand brake has long travel

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer body corroded

rear high level stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Feb 2020 95,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drl not working

rear exhaust silencer outer body corroded

rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust silencer outer body corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,979 miles

Front o/s & n/s brake discs corroded

Front o/s & n/s tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Rear exhaust clamp missing & box deteriorated

anti/freeze dripping from under front of car

daylight running lights inop

warning triangle on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,872 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 10 Sep 2015 60,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,309 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 38,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,681 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF59 FPX is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF59 FPX?

You can check the full history of GF59 FPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF59 FPX registered?

GF59 FPX is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is GF59 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 FPX shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF59 FPX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF59 FPX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.