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GJ09 SVL

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,504 mi
Last recorded112,504 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 SVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,504 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,264 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded outer skin peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 109,686 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 109,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,618 miles

Nearside 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 Rear tyre cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2017 108,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 Rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2016 106,344 miles

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

exhaust back box poor condition

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 106,344 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box poor condition

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,665 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 100,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 85,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,023 miles

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

nsf tyre has chunks in side wall.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 54,023 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has chunks in side wall.

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 SVL is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

GJ09 SVL is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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