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GK09 VKM

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,170 mi
Last recorded111,170 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 VKM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 111,170 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 111,170 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NOT WORKING (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 106,459 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,306 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 103,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,288 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 98,288 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 94,003 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,362 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 89,362 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,399 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 69,401 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,051 miles

exhaust system corodded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,743 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 52,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake has slight binding

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,115 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,115 miles

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

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

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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GK09 VKM 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 63.6%.

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 GK09 VKM, 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 GK09 VKM registered?

GK09 VKM is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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