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GJ59 DXP

2009 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 DXP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 124,295 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 124,259 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2024 109,672 miles

Coolant leak Suspect water pump leaking.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Top mounts - top bush or bearing has slight wear.

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake weak + slight bind. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber worn. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres age cracking + nails in tread. 185/55R15 82H. Continental. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,241 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2021 64,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,707 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,685 miles

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

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

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

rear of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,892 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge (raised tread) 185/55/15

offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge (raised tread) 185/55/15

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 29,889 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge (raised tread) 185/55/15

offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge (raised tread) 185/55/15

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,157 miles

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

wipers in poor condition

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 DXP is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GJ59 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

GJ59 DXP is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ59 DXP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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