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GJ59 DGV

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,338 mi
Last recorded112,338 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 DGV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 109,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,213 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,755 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 101,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,947 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 87,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,658 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 80,658 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,949 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 75,949 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,026 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 70,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,807 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2015 61,807 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,333 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2013 40,660 miles

Engine oil level is getting low

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)

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Fail 23 Dec 2013 40,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil level is getting low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rusty

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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GJ59 DGV is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ59 DGV, 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 GJ59 DGV registered?

GJ59 DGV is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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