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GJ59 EZU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,175 mi
Last recorded100,175 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 100,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 97,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,404 miles

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))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,685 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 89,617 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear all suspensions and shockabsorbers and cross members subframe corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,617 miles

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

Nearside and offside front and rear all suspensions and shockabsorbers and cross members subframe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 89,609 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Driver`s Door Outside Handle Defective

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,375 miles

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

Hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,575 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 76,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,828 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 70,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 63,305 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,656 miles

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

Rear silencer is corroding.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,147 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 33,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,594 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,695 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 EZU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EZU, 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 EZU registered?

GJ59 EZU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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