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GJ59 KMF

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,935 mi
Last recorded146,935 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 146,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR&OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 146,637 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR&OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 128,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,332 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR&OSR + OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR axle beam + spring mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR&OSR badly cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 115,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre bald on the edges , cords visible in cuts or tears on the inner edge.Marked. 175/65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF&OSF outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Due to fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR&OSR + OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR axle beam + spring mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR&OSR badly cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,657 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (NSF&OSF) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Boh side(NSR&OSR) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (NSR&OSR) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 104,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (NSF&OSF) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Boh side(NSR&OSR) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (NSR&OSR) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,000 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Aug 2018 78,830 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 78,830 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,048 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,914 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2015 55,581 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2014 43,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,042 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,808 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 30,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,824 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 KMF is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF registered?

GJ59 KMF is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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