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GJ09 SSV

2009 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,382 mi
Last recorded78,382 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 SSV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 78,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2026 78,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 78,012 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 73,212 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corrodeed

under body surface rust

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,647 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 63,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,541 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 55,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,282 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 51,282 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,327 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 47,327 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,223 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 34,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,589 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,761 miles

both front tyres 75% worn

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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GJ09 SSV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GJ09 SSV, 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 GJ09 SSV registered?

GJ09 SSV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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