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GF59 XPJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,519 mi
Last recorded145,519 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 145,519 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 145,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 145,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 143,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 136,552 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 135,473 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 25 Mar 2021 134,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,642 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 130,423 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 127,445 miles

two front tyre worn off on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,856 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 117,856 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,789 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust down pipe bracket corroded away but exhaust secure.

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,243 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 93,243 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,724 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

ehxuast corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 69,724 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

ehxuast corroded

yellow warning triangle displayed on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,634 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 35,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 35,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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 XPJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

GF59 XPJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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