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GJ09 UVZ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,811 mi
Last recorded58,811 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,811 miles

Rear AXLE BEAM PLUS FITTED SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 21 Jun 2025 57,633 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front sun-visor insecure

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 57,616 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front sun-visor insecure

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 55,918 miles

Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded OS/F & NS/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 53,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged NS/F & O/SF (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged OS/R & NS/R (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded OS/F & NS/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,617 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 11 Jun 2022 52,616 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,168 miles

Exhaust back box outer shell heavily corroded

Front exhaust bracket and clamp heavily corroded

General under body corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre curb damaged

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear spring heavily corroded on spring seats

Fail 12 Mar 2019 51,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

General under body corroded

Both Front brake discs heavily corroded

Exhaust back box outer shell heavily corroded

Front exhaust bracket and clamp heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top bush becoming unbonded

Nearside Rear Tyre curb damaged

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Rear spring heavily corroded on spring seats

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,472 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2016 38,742 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,072 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 26,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2013 22,940 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 19,718 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 UVZ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

GJ09 UVZ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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