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GK09 XEA

2009 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,331 mi
Last recorded126,331 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 XEA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 126,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 126,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 125,210 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 125,210 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020

chip in windsrceen

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2019 119,256 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,285 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,945 miles

Front both tyres wearing slightly on inner tread

Nearside door handle insecure but fully functioning

Offside wiper juddering

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

complete exhaust system (except rear silencer) corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2017 95,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both tyres wearing slightly on inner tread

Nearside door handle insecure but fully functioning

Offside wiper juddering

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

complete exhaust system (except rear silencer) corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2016 83,600 miles

clutch pedal loose

exhaust system BADLY CORRODED

front brake discs BADLY WORN

nearside door handle loose

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,664 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,182 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,318 miles

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

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 XEA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK09 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

GK09 XEA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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