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GIW 8493

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,038 mi
Last recorded80,038 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 8493
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 80,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,994 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 61,328 miles

Offside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 8 Aug 2022 55,494 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 43,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 36,251 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 33,268 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,439 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 29,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,451 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 25,066 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,850 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 16,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GIW 8493 is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GIW 8493, 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 GIW 8493 registered?

GIW 8493 is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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The MOT history for GIW 8493 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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