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GJ09 UVY

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,652 mi
Last recorded92,652 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 UVY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,652 miles

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

osr hand brake cable bracket corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,364 miles

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

both front top mounts slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2024 89,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front top mounts slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,462 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,656 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 74,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,318 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable support bracket broken

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,623 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 9 Oct 2019 67,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre just under 3.0mm and slight wear inner edge

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket fractured (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket fractured (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear handbrake cable /brake hose mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,692 miles

nearside rear handbrake /brake hose mounting bracket needs attention (cracked)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,146 miles

Both rear top shock absorber bushes worn close to excess

Nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,295 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,056 miles

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 UVY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

GJ09 UVY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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