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GF59 XCJ

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,268 mi
Last recorded43,268 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XCJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 43,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hand Brake Cable Bracket Broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust Silencer in Poor Condition

Fail 27 Nov 2025 43,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hand Brake Cable Bracket Broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust Silencer in Poor Condition

Pass 11 Nov 2024 41,016 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

BOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES POOR, LENSES DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED THROUGH

Fail 1 Nov 2024 40,930 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

BOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES POOR, LENSES DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH BONDING FAILED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED THROUGH

Pass 14 Nov 2023 38,410 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 36,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 34,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 31,096 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,652 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 26,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,138 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,258 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 18,258 miles

Front Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,857 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 10,482 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 XCJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

GF59 XCJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is GF59 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 XCJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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