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GJ59 KMK

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,716 mi
Last recorded122,716 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 KMK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 122,716 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 122,712 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cannot start test, major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 112,276 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 112,276 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,219 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,412 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 91,866 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,335 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))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 80,335 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,036 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,199 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,791 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,227 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,047 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2014 35,047 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,834 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

Fail 12 Sep 2013 29,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,971 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 KMK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red 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 KMK, 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 KMK registered?

GJ59 KMK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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