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GJ59 UGN

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 90,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,321 miles

Both front top mounts worn

Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn + Shocks rusty

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 90,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front top mounts worn

Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn + Shocks rusty

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Offside Front Daytime light not operating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,613 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount worn

Offside Front Strut top mount worn

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,437 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,093 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,681 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Possible drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,051 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 54,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,226 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 41,169 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,221 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,245 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 UGN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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