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GJ59 JVG

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,029 mi
Last recorded93,029 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 JVG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 93,029 miles

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Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,739 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens surrounding defective

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear wiper blade not cleaning rear windscreen effectively

Fail 14 Nov 2023 65,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens surrounding defective

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear wiper blade not cleaning rear windscreen effectively

Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,801 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 52,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,639 miles

Exhaust corroding front to rear (Especially on rear back-box)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 45,639 miles

Exhaust corroding front to rear (Especially on rear back-box)

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,143 miles

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

Rear section of exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2020 42,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear section of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 35,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,786 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,871 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box heavily corroded and has a slight blow. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Rear beam axle corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 29,871 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box heavily corroded and has a slight blow. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim just above top line. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces pitted and corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Rear beam axle corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,513 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,100 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 13,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,097 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 JVG is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JVG, 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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GJ59 JVG is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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