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GF59 HTU

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,489 mi
Last recorded51,489 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 HTU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 51,489 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 51,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 48,450 miles

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 28 Oct 2024 48,450 miles

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 45,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 37,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,651 miles

Front wipers split on ends

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 33,651 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front wipers split on ends

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,793 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 25,618 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 25,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,446 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 22,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 18,934 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 15,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 11,315 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 HTU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTU, 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 GF59 HTU registered?

GF59 HTU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is GF59 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 HTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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