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GF59 VHM

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,597 mi
Last recorded77,597 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 VHM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,597 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,094 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 55,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,889 miles

Coolant leak ()

rear box of exhaust has corrosion to the outer skin

Fail 19 Oct 2016 51,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear box of exhaust has corrosion to the outer skin

Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,263 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,594 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,750 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 32,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,760 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 VHM is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

GF59 VHM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is GF59 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 VHM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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