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GF59 VBA

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,647 mi
Last recorded49,647 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 49,647 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,308 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust loose as clamp is damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 45,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 44,369 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 44,369 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 42,991 miles

Exhaust system insecure all rubber mountings broken system sitting on subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has small blows at some joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,357 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 42,357 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Near side front (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 41,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 39,776 miles

O/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,222 miles

Offside front lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 5 Nov 2016 37,193 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,651 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,060 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 25,060 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 19,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VBA 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 77.8%.

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 VBA, 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

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What year was GF59 VBA registered?

GF59 VBA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is GF59 VBA safe to buy?

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