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GJ59 DGY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,294 mi
Last recorded77,294 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,294 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 113,494 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,746 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 68,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

no oil

no oil

Pass 29 Dec 2016 61,699 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal insecure

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal insecure

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,362 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres perished 185/55/15

Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,961 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 37,961 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,906 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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GJ59 DGY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY registered?

GJ59 DGY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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