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GF59 JBV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,894 mi
Last recorded100,894 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 100,894 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 May 2026 100,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,837 miles

Front top mount washer/nuts rusty/corrode

Offside Front top mount some play

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 91,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front top mount washer/nuts rusty/corrode

Offside Front top mount some play

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 84,286 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 84,190 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog Bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front And Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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 6 Jul 2021 80,738 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,784 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,793 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 35,283 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 25,835 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JBV 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 GF59 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

GF59 JBV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is GF59 JBV safe to buy?

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