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GF59 RJV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,083 mi
Last recorded139,083 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 139,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 137,312 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,343 miles

Central Front Lower no-plate cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2023 129,343 miles

Central Front Lower no-plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,818 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,063 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 102,649 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 102,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,022 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 96,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,798 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,235 miles

Exhaust Gearbox bracket corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both handbrake cables outer casing split

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

exhaust flexi casing broken but not leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2016 75,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust Gearbox bracket corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both handbrake cables outer casing split

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

exhaust flexi casing broken but not leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear handbrake cables outer shell cracked

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2014 48,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2013 36,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2012 29,614 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 RJV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV registered?

GF59 RJV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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