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GJ59 FXG

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,626 mi
Last recorded108,626 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 103,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 96,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle lower spring seat holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle lower spring seat holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,139 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top shocker mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 92,048 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe u clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,140 miles

Nearside Front day time running light unit has free movement in bumper

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 87,118 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light unit has free movement in bumper

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 83,674 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,819 miles

Nearside Front running light unit damaged but not insecure

Offside Rear light lens damaged no sharp edges

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle beam coil spring cup area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked as items in rear stopping access

parking brake travel at upper limit

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 69,851 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,796 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 47,675 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 47,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,029 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,005 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing r clip missing from pin (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,441 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,621 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 FXG 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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

GJ59 FXG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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