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GJ59 MLY

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,279 mi
Last recorded132,279 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 132,279 miles

Coolant leak pressure cap ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2026 132,278 miles

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

Coolant leak pressure cap ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 125,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 125,120 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 117,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,645 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 100,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Park brake effort low.

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,901 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,105 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,763 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front McPherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,165 miles

Front exhaust down pipe clamp broken but is secure

Nearside & Offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front outer door handle broken but operates

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Start of corrosion to offside front top shockabsorber mounting

Fail 29 Jan 2018 71,165 miles

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

Front exhaust down pipe clamp broken but is secure

Nearside & Offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front outer door handle broken but operates

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Start of corrosion to offside front top shockabsorber mounting

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,350 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,521 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,521 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,283 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 31,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MLY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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