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GJ59 UEK

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 UEK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 76,363 miles

Offside Front play in top strut mount

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge . 2mm tread depth

Offside Rear brake binding

front brake pads low

rear axle and coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,156 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front windscreen washer jet requires adjustment

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 73,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front windscreen washer jet requires adjustment

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 70,881 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 70,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,209 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 69,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken on head lamp (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,759 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

clutch reservoir cable tied

Fail 17 Jun 2022 66,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

clutch reservoir cable tied

Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,350 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 64,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,464 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f suspension tops have some movement

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,784 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust has small leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,285 miles

Exhaust Box Corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,707 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,139 miles

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

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 UEK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEK, 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 UEK registered?

GJ59 UEK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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