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GK59 AWA

2009 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,168 mi
Last recorded148,168 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 AWA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2021 148,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION BROKEN REAR BOX CORRODED HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 3 Apr 2019 142,537 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 142,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust corroded

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

O/S/R BUMP STOP LOOSE

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 131,833 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 118,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,512 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,568 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,229 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 38,229 miles

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

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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GK59 AWA is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK59 AWA, 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 GK59 AWA registered?

GK59 AWA is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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