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GF59 XCO

2009 Fiat 500

Purple Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,929 mi
Last recorded117,929 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XCO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 117,929 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all x4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 113,931 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 113,931 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,741 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 90,936 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 83,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 75,910 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 75,910 miles

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc inner corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 69,870 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door handle loose

Offside Rear brake disc inner corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,631 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box clamp corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 58,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box clamp corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,908 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 40,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,732 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 30,732 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,619 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 XCO is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Purple with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCO, 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 XCO registered?

GF59 XCO is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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