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GJ09 UVV

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,030 mi
Last recorded49,030 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 UVV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 49,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 49,030 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 45,679 miles

Engine oil level is low.........

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2025 45,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Engine oil level is low.........

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 39,819 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2024 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2023 37,752 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 34,021 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 33,890 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 32,810 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 31,395 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 29,974 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 27,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,264 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,595 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2015 21,472 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,241 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,866 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 14,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UVV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ09 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

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

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